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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,171 and 320,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,171 and 320,717 is: 501,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,171 : 320,717 = 320,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,171/320,717 = 320,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,171x = 320,717 × 320,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,171x = 102,859,394,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,859,394,089/205,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,334.96

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