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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,371 and 470,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,371 and 470,307 is: 1,098,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,371 : 470,307 = 470,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,371/470,307 = 470,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,371x = 470,307 × 470,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,371x = 221,188,674,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,188,674,249/201,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,413.75

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