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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,360 and 313,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,360 and 313,884 is: 482,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,360 : 313,884 = 313,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,360/313,884 = 313,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,360x = 313,884 × 313,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,360x = 98,523,165,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,523,165,456/204,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,105.92

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