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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,167 and 314,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,167 and 314,227 is: 472,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,167 : 314,227 = 314,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,167/314,227 = 314,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,167x = 314,227 × 314,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,167x = 98,738,607,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,738,607,529/209,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,056.34

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