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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,759 and 323,768.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,759 and 323,768.50 is: 511,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,759 : 323,768.50 = 323,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,759/323,768.50 = 323,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,759x = 323,768.50 × 323,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,759x = 104,826,041,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,826,041,592.25/204,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,948.40

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