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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,284 and 337,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,284 and 337,611 is: 557,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,284 : 337,611 = 337,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,284/337,611 = 337,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,284x = 337,611 × 337,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,284x = 113,981,187,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,981,187,321/204,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,954.55

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