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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,244 and 310,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,244 and 310,685 is: 472,597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,244 : 310,685 = 310,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,244/310,685 = 310,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,244x = 310,685 × 310,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,244x = 96,525,169,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525,169,225/204,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,597.33

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