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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,014 and 298,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,014 and 298,191 is: 435,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,014 : 298,191 = 298,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,014/298,191 = 298,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,014x = 298,191 × 298,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,014x = 88,917,872,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,917,872,481/204,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,842.01

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