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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,162 and 314,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,162 and 314,220 is: 472,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,162 : 314,220 = 314,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,162/314,220 = 314,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,162x = 314,220 × 314,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,162x = 98,734,208,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,734,208,400/209,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,046.59

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