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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,038 and 310,573.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,038 and 310,573.50 is: 472,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,038 : 310,573.50 = 310,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,038/310,573.50 = 310,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,038x = 310,573.50 × 310,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,038x = 96,455,898,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,455,898,902.25/204,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,734.98

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