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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,041 and 310,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,041 and 310,577 is: 472,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,041 : 310,577 = 310,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,041/310,577 = 310,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,041x = 310,577 × 310,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,041x = 96,458,072,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,458,072,929/204,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,738.68

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