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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,072 and 315,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,072 and 315,552 is: 476,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,072 : 315,552 = 315,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,072/315,552 = 315,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,072x = 315,552 × 315,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,072x = 99,573,064,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,573,064,704/209,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,262.08

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