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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,252 and 294,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,252 and 294,186 is: 423,718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252 : 294,186 = 294,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252/294,186 = 294,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252x = 294,186 × 294,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252x = 86,545,402,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545,402,596/204,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,718.75

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