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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,596 and 322,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,596 and 322,593 is: 506,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,596 : 322,593 = 322,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,596/322,593 = 322,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,596x = 322,593 × 322,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,596x = 104,066,243,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,066,243,649/205,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,168.62

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