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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,760 and 314,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,760 and 314,664 is: 472,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,760 : 314,664 = 314,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,760/314,664 = 314,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,760x = 314,664 × 314,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,760x = 99,013,432,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,013,432,896/209,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,032.00

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