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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,777 and 314,593.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,777 and 314,593.50 is: 471,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,777 : 314,593.50 = 314,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,777/314,593.50 = 314,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,777x = 314,593.50 × 314,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,777x = 98,969,070,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969,070,242.25/209,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,782.27

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