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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,799 and 316,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,799 and 316,440 is: 477,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,799 : 316,440 = 316,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,799/316,440 = 316,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,799x = 316,440 × 316,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,799x = 100,134,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,134,273,600/209,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,286.71

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