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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,662 and 325,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,662 and 325,332 is: 509,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,662 : 325,332 = 325,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,662/325,332 = 325,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,662x = 325,332 × 325,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,662x = 105,840,910,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,840,910,224/207,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,678.76

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