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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,646 and 315,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,646 and 315,717 is: 487,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,646 : 315,717 = 315,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,646/315,717 = 315,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,646x = 315,717 × 315,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,646x = 99,677,224,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,677,224,089/204,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,071.45

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