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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,068 and 314,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,068 and 314,073 is: 471,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,068 : 314,073 = 314,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,068/314,073 = 314,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,068x = 314,073 × 314,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,068x = 98,641,849,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,641,849,329/209,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,817.06

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