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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,958 and 316,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,958 and 316,879 is: 497,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,958 : 316,879 = 316,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,958/316,879 = 316,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,958x = 316,879 × 316,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,958x = 100,412,300,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,412,300,641/201,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,193.97

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