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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 313,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,524 and 313,954 is: 481,934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,524 : 313,954 = 313,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,524/313,954 = 313,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,524x = 313,954 × 313,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,524x = 98,567,114,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567,114,116/204,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,934.22

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