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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,552 and 314,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,552 and 314,444 is: 488,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,552 : 314,444 = 314,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,552/314,444 = 314,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,552x = 314,444 × 314,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,552x = 98,875,029,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875,029,136/202,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,146.40

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