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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,778 and 320,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,778 and 320,534 is: 501,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,778 : 320,534 = 320,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,778/320,534 = 320,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,778x = 320,534 × 320,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,778x = 102,742,045,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,742,045,156/204,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,724.04

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