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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,038 and 316,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,038 and 316,953 is: 497,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,038 : 316,953 = 316,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,038/316,953 = 316,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,038x = 316,953 × 316,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,038x = 100,459,204,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459,204,209/202,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,229.25

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