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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,792 and 310,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,792 and 310,050 is: 469,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,792 : 310,050 = 310,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,792/310,050 = 310,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,792x = 310,050 × 310,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,792x = 96,131,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,131,002,500/204,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,408.00

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