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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,047 and 286,836.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,047 and 286,836.50 is: 403,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,047 : 286,836.50 = 286,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,047/286,836.50 = 286,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,047x = 286,836.50 × 286,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,047x = 82,275,177,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,275,177,732.25/204,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,216.80

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