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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,046 and 286,831.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,046 and 286,831.50 is: 403,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,046 : 286,831.50 = 286,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,046/286,831.50 = 286,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,046x = 286,831.50 × 286,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,046x = 82,272,309,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,272,309,392.25/204,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,204.72

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