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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,962 and 209,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,962 and 209,363 is: 296,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,962 : 209,363 = 209,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,962/209,363 = 209,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,962x = 209,363 × 209,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,962x = 43,832,865,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832,865,769/147,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,244.07

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