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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,722 and 325,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,722 and 325,436 is: 509,857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,722 : 325,436 = 325,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,722/325,436 = 325,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,722x = 325,436 × 325,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,722x = 105,908,590,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,908,590,096/207,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,857.36

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