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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,106 and 316,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,106 and 316,227 is: 492,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,106 : 316,227 = 316,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,106/316,227 = 316,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,106x = 316,227 × 316,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,106x = 99,999,515,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,999,515,529/203,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,351.36

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