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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,309 and 286,045.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,309 and 286,045.50 is: 400,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,309 : 286,045.50 = 286,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,309/286,045.50 = 286,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,309x = 286,045.50 × 286,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,309x = 81,822,028,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,822,028,070.25/204,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,481.76

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