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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,248 and 209,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,248 and 209,583 is: 429,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,248 : 209,583 = 209,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,248/209,583 = 209,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,248x = 209,583 × 209,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,248x = 43,925,033,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,925,033,889/102,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,593.09

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