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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,683 and 310,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,683 and 310,716 is: 469,384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,683 : 310,716 = 310,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,683/310,716 = 310,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,683x = 310,716 × 310,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,683x = 96,544,432,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,544,432,656/205,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,384.60

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