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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,264 and 294,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,264 and 294,204 is: 423,745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,264 : 294,204 = 294,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,264/294,204 = 294,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,264x = 294,204 × 294,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,264x = 86,555,993,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555,993,616/204,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,745.71

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