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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,048 and 316,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,048 and 316,716 is: 491,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,048 : 316,716 = 316,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,048/316,716 = 316,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,048x = 316,716 × 316,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,048x = 100,309,024,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,309,024,656/204,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,595.24

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