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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,427 and 205,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,427 and 205,902 is: 322,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,427 : 205,902 = 205,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,427/205,902 = 205,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,427x = 205,902 × 205,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,427x = 42,395,633,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,395,633,604/131,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,579.33

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