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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,314 and 223,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,314 and 223,604 is: 488,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,314 : 223,604 = 223,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,314/223,604 = 223,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,314x = 223,604 × 223,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,314x = 49,998,748,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998,748,816/102,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,679.45

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