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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 286,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,032 and 286,813 is: 403,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,032 : 286,813 = 286,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,032/286,813 = 286,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,032x = 286,813 × 286,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,032x = 82,261,696,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261,696,969/204,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,180.37

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