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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,512 and 314,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,512 and 314,099 is: 480,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,512 : 314,099 = 314,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,512/314,099 = 314,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,512x = 314,099 × 314,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,512x = 98,658,181,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658,181,801/205,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,060.44

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