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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,998 and 286,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,998 and 286,765 is: 403,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,998 : 286,765 = 286,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,998/286,765 = 286,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,998x = 286,765 × 286,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,998x = 82,234,165,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,234,165,225/203,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,112.61

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