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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,174 and 327,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,174 and 327,786 is: 526,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,174 : 327,786 = 327,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,174/327,786 = 327,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,174x = 327,786 × 327,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,174x = 107,443,661,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,443,661,796/204,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,235.77

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