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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,028 and 286,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,028 and 286,808 is: 403,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028 : 286,808 = 286,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028/286,808 = 286,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028x = 286,808 × 286,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028x = 82,258,828,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,258,828,864/204,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,174.22

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