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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,722 and 310,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,722 and 310,770 is: 469,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,722 : 310,770 = 310,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,722/310,770 = 310,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,722x = 310,770 × 310,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,722x = 96,577,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,577,992,900/205,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,458.75

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