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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,342 and 318,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,342 and 318,933 is: 497,784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,342 : 318,933 = 318,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,342/318,933 = 318,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,342x = 318,933 × 318,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,342x = 101,718,258,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,718,258,489/204,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,784.39

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