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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,677 and 310,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,677 and 310,707 is: 469,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,677 : 310,707 = 310,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,677/310,707 = 310,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,677x = 310,707 × 310,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,677x = 96,538,839,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,538,839,849/205,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,371.10

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