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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,616 and 315,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,616 and 315,672 is: 487,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,616 : 315,672 = 315,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,616/315,672 = 315,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,616x = 315,672 × 315,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,616x = 99,648,811,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,648,811,584/204,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,004.01

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