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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,718 and 310,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,718 and 310,764 is: 469,449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,718 : 310,764 = 310,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,718/310,764 = 310,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,718x = 310,764 × 310,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,718x = 96,574,263,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574,263,696/205,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,449.75

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