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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,928 and 316,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,928 and 316,784 is: 496,969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,928 : 316,784 = 316,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,928/316,784 = 316,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,928x = 316,784 × 316,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,928x = 100,352,102,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,352,102,656/201,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,969.73

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