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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,253.50 and 310,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,253.50 and 310,701 is: 472,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,253.50 : 310,701 = 310,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,253.50/310,701 = 310,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,253.50x = 310,701 × 310,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,253.50x = 96,535,111,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,535,111,401/204,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,624.03

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