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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,034 and 313,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,034 and 313,431 is: 479,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,034 : 313,431 = 313,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,034/313,431 = 313,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,034x = 313,431 × 313,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,034x = 98,238,991,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,238,991,761/205,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,135.13

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