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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,660 and 317,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,660 and 317,358 is: 492,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,660 : 317,358 = 317,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,660/317,358 = 317,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,660x = 317,358 × 317,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,660x = 100,716,100,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,716,100,164/204,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,114.24

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