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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,631 and 314,590.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,631 and 314,590.50 is: 472,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,631 : 314,590.50 = 314,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,631/314,590.50 = 314,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,631x = 314,590.50 × 314,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,631x = 98,967,182,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,967,182,690.25/209,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,101.85

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