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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,064 and 314,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,064 and 314,067 is: 471,808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,064 : 314,067 = 314,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,064/314,067 = 314,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,064x = 314,067 × 314,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,064x = 98,638,080,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,638,080,489/209,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,808.06

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