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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,514 and 314,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,514 and 314,102 is: 480,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,514 : 314,102 = 314,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,514/314,102 = 314,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,514x = 314,102 × 314,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,514x = 98,660,066,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,066,404/205,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,064.94

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