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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,027 and 306,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,027 and 306,041 is: 459,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027 : 306,041 = 306,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027/306,041 = 306,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027x = 306,041 × 306,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027x = 93,661,093,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,661,093,681/204,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,062.25

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