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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,436.50 and 310,345.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,436.50 and 310,345.50 is: 471,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,436.50 : 310,345.50 = 310,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,436.50/310,345.50 = 310,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,436.50x = 310,345.50 × 310,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,436.50x = 96,314,329,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,314,329,370.25/204,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,121.01

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