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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,042 and 286,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,042 and 286,826 is: 403,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042 : 286,826 = 286,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042/286,826 = 286,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042x = 286,826 × 286,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042x = 82,269,154,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269,154,276/204,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,197.16

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