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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,072 and 316,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,072 and 316,812 is: 501,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,072 : 316,812 = 316,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,072/316,812 = 316,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,072x = 316,812 × 316,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,072x = 100,369,843,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,369,843,344/200,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,668.62

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