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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,093 and 310,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,093 and 310,473 is: 469,998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,093 : 310,473 = 310,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,093/310,473 = 310,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,093x = 310,473 × 310,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,093x = 96,393,483,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,393,483,729/205,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,998.90

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