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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,914 and 315,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,914 and 315,423 is: 490,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,914 : 315,423 = 315,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,914/315,423 = 315,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,914x = 315,423 × 315,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,914x = 99,491,668,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491,668,929/202,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,314.46

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