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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,364 and 470,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,364 and 470,290 is: 1,098,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,364 : 470,290 = 470,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,364/470,290 = 470,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,364x = 470,290 × 470,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,364x = 221,172,684,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,172,684,100/201,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,372.52

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