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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,961 and 311,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,961 and 311,034 is: 481,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,961 : 311,034 = 311,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,961/311,034 = 311,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,961x = 311,034 × 311,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,961x = 96,742,149,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,742,149,156/200,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,397.63

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