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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,034.50 and 310,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,034.50 and 310,565.50 is: 472,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.50 : 310,565.50 = 310,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.50/310,565.50 = 310,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.50x = 310,565.50 × 310,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.50x = 96,450,929,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,450,929,790.25/204,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,718.73

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