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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,944 and 323,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,944 and 323,210 is: 514,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,944 : 323,210 = 323,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,944/323,210 = 323,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,944x = 323,210 × 323,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,944x = 104,464,704,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,464,704,100/202,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,746.45

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