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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,314 and 209,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,314 and 209,548 is: 429,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,314 : 209,548 = 209,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,314/209,548 = 209,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,314x = 209,548 × 209,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,314x = 43,910,364,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910,364,304/102,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,172.59

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