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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,467 and 205,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,467 and 205,983 is: 274,680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,467 : 205,983 = 205,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,467/205,983 = 205,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,467x = 205,983 × 205,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,467x = 42,428,996,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428,996,289/154,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,680.00

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