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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,036 and 316,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,036 and 316,698 is: 491,568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,036 : 316,698 = 316,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,036/316,698 = 316,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,036x = 316,698 × 316,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,036x = 100,297,623,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,297,623,204/204,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,568.27

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