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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,204 and 314,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,204 and 314,276 is: 472,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,204 : 314,276 = 314,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,204/314,276 = 314,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,204x = 314,276 × 314,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,204x = 98,769,404,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,769,404,176/209,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,120.06

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