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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,216 and 305,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,216 and 305,092 is: 455,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,216 : 305,092 = 305,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,216/305,092 = 305,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,216x = 305,092 × 305,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,216x = 93,081,128,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081,128,464/204,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,797.43

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