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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,900 and 315,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,900 and 315,402 is: 490,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,900 : 315,402 = 315,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,900/315,402 = 315,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,900x = 315,402 × 315,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,900x = 99,478,421,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,478,421,604/202,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,283.00

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