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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,662 and 310,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,662 and 310,680 is: 469,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,662 : 310,680 = 310,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,662/310,680 = 310,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,662x = 310,680 × 310,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,662x = 96,522,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,522,062,400/205,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,323.76

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