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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,949 and 310,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,949 and 310,869 is: 480,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,949 : 310,869 = 310,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,949/310,869 = 310,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,949x = 310,869 × 310,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,949x = 96,639,535,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639,535,161/200,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,915.73

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