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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,272 and 315,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,272 and 315,108 is: 483,714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,272 : 315,108 = 315,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,272/315,108 = 315,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,272x = 315,108 × 315,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,272x = 99,293,051,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,293,051,664/205,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,714.54

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