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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,172 and 320,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,172 and 320,718 is: 501,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,172 : 320,718 = 320,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,172/320,718 = 320,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,172x = 320,718 × 320,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,172x = 102,860,035,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860,035,524/205,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,335.64

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