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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,131 and 266,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,131 and 266,830 is: 348,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,131 : 266,830 = 266,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,131/266,830 = 266,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,131x = 266,830 × 266,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,131x = 71,198,248,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198,248,900/204,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,787.05

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