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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,772 and 310,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,772 and 310,020 is: 469,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,772 : 310,020 = 310,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,772/310,020 = 310,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,772x = 310,020 × 310,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,772x = 96,112,400,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,112,400,400/204,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,363.00

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