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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,974 and 319,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,974 and 319,911 is: 509,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,974 : 319,911 = 319,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,974/319,911 = 319,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,974x = 319,911 × 319,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,974x = 102,343,047,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,343,047,921/200,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,235.26

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