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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,776 and 310,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,776 and 310,026 is: 469,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,776 : 310,026 = 310,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,776/310,026 = 310,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,776x = 310,026 × 310,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,776x = 96,116,120,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,116,120,676/204,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,372.00

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