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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,513 and 313,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,513 and 313,911 is: 481,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,513 : 313,911 = 313,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,513/313,911 = 313,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,513x = 313,911 × 313,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,513x = 98,540,115,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,540,115,921/204,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,828.13

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