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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,867 and 320,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,867 and 320,667 is: 501,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,867 : 320,667 = 320,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,867/320,667 = 320,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,867x = 320,667 × 320,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,867x = 102,827,324,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,827,324,889/204,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,922.34

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