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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,680 and 310,711.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,680 and 310,711.50 is: 469,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,680 : 310,711.50 = 310,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,680/310,711.50 = 310,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,680x = 310,711.50 × 310,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,680x = 96,541,636,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,541,636,232.25/205,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,377.85

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