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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,095 and 310,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,095 and 310,476 is: 470,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,095 : 310,476 = 310,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,095/310,476 = 310,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,095x = 310,476 × 310,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,095x = 96,395,346,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395,346,576/205,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,003.40

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