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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,330 and 307,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,330 and 307,160 is: 459,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330 : 307,160 = 307,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330/307,160 = 307,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330x = 307,160 × 307,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330x = 94,347,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,347,265,600/205,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,490.90

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