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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,660 and 310,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,660 and 310,677 is: 469,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,660 : 310,677 = 310,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,660/310,677 = 310,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,660x = 310,677 × 310,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,660x = 96,520,198,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,520,198,329/205,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,319.26

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