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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,770 and 314,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,770 and 314,594 is: 471,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,770 : 314,594 = 314,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,770/314,594 = 314,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,770x = 314,594 × 314,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,770x = 98,969,384,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969,384,836/209,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,799.52

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