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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,836 and 315,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,836 and 315,311 is: 490,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,836 : 315,311 = 315,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,836/315,311 = 315,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,836x = 315,311 × 315,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,836x = 99,421,026,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,421,026,721/202,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,154.74

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