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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,926 and 315,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,926 and 315,440 is: 490,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,926 : 315,440 = 315,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,926/315,440 = 315,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,926x = 315,440 × 315,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,926x = 99,502,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502,393,600/202,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,338.32

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