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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,865 and 315,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,865 and 315,779 is: 491,540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,865 : 315,779 = 315,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,865/315,779 = 315,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,865x = 315,779 × 315,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,865x = 99,716,376,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,716,376,841/202,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,540.57

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