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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,480 and 275,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,480 and 275,328 is: 370,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,480 : 275,328 = 275,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,480/275,328 = 275,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,480x = 275,328 × 275,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,480x = 75,805,507,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,805,507,584/204,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,723.34

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