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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,050 and 315,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,050 and 315,535 is: 476,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,050 : 315,535 = 315,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,050/315,535 = 315,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,050x = 315,535 × 315,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,050x = 99,562,336,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562,336,225/209,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,260.88

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