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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,128 and 314,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,128 and 314,872 is: 483,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,128 : 314,872 = 314,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,128/314,872 = 314,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,128x = 314,872 × 314,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,128x = 99,144,376,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144,376,384/205,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,329.32

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