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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,374 and 312,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,374 and 312,686 is: 483,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,374 : 312,686 = 312,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,374/312,686 = 312,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,374x = 312,686 × 312,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,374x = 97,772,534,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,772,534,596/202,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,127.94

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