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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,042 and 322,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,042 and 322,767 is: 500,757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,042 : 322,767 = 322,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,042/322,767 = 322,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,042x = 322,767 × 322,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,042x = 104,178,536,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,178,536,289/208,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,757.23

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