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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,250 and 328,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,250 and 328,187 is: 522,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,250 : 328,187 = 328,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,250/328,187 = 328,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,250x = 328,187 × 328,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,250x = 107,706,706,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,706,706,969/206,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,214.34

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