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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,237 and 209,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,237 and 209,574 is: 429,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,237 : 209,574 = 209,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,237/209,574 = 209,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,237x = 209,574 × 209,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,237x = 43,921,261,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,261,476/102,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,602.41

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