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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,030 and 306,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,030 and 306,046 is: 459,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,030 : 306,046 = 306,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,030/306,046 = 306,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,030x = 306,046 × 306,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,030x = 93,664,154,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,664,154,116/204,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,070.50

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