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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,048 and 286,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,048 and 286,838 is: 403,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,048 : 286,838 = 286,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,048/286,838 = 286,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,048x = 286,838 × 286,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,048x = 82,276,038,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,276,038,244/204,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,219.04

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