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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,254 and 307,573.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,254 and 307,573.88 is: 460,900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,254 : 307,573.88 = 307,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,254/307,573.88 = 307,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,254x = 307,573.88 × 307,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,254x = 94,601,688,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,688,582.52/205,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,900.58

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