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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,256 and 320,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,256 and 320,028 is: 494,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,256 : 320,028 = 320,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,256/320,028 = 320,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,256x = 320,028 × 320,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,256x = 102,417,920,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,417,920,784/207,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,161.43

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