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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,808.81 and 315,280.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,808.81 and 315,280.69 is: 490,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,808.81 : 315,280.69 = 315,280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,808.81/315,280.69 = 315,280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,808.81x = 315,280.69 × 315,280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,808.81x = 99,401,911,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401,911,910.47/202,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,126.20

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