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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,572 and 308,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,572 and 308,364 is: 462,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,572 : 308,364 = 308,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,572/308,364 = 308,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,572x = 308,364 × 308,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,572x = 95,088,356,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,088,356,496/205,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,555.00

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