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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,803 and 316,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,803 and 316,446 is: 477,295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,803 : 316,446 = 316,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,803/316,446 = 316,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,803x = 316,446 × 316,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,803x = 100,138,070,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,138,070,916/209,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,295.71

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