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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,069 and 321,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,069 and 321,044 is: 502,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069 : 321,044 = 321,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069/321,044 = 321,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069x = 321,044 × 321,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069x = 103,069,249,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,069,249,936/205,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,607.66

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