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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,276 and 310,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,276 and 310,632 is: 472,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,276 : 310,632 = 310,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,276/310,632 = 310,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,276x = 310,632 × 310,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,276x = 96,492,239,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,492,239,424/204,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,362.10

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