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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,652 and 315,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,652 and 315,720 is: 487,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,652 : 315,720 = 315,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,652/315,720 = 315,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,652x = 315,720 × 315,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,652x = 99,679,118,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,679,118,400/204,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,066.43

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