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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,092 and 332,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,092 and 332,328 is: 528,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,092 : 332,328 = 332,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,092/332,328 = 332,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,092x = 332,328 × 332,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,092x = 110,441,899,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,441,899,584/209,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,197.63

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