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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,157 and 323,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,157 and 323,183 is: 499,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,157 : 323,183 = 323,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,157/323,183 = 323,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,157x = 323,183 × 323,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,157x = 104,447,251,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,447,251,489/209,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,372.49

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