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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,905 and 316,639.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,905 and 316,639.13 is: 494,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,905 : 316,639.13 = 316,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,905/316,639.13 = 316,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,905x = 316,639.13 × 316,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,905x = 100,260,335,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260,335,480.77/202,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,124.52

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