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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,434 and 321,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,434 and 321,672 is: 511,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,434 : 321,672 = 321,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,434/321,672 = 321,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,434x = 321,672 × 321,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,434x = 103,472,875,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,472,875,584/202,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,143.76

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