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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,307 and 334,155.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,307 and 334,155.75 is: 533,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,307 : 334,155.75 = 334,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,307/334,155.75 = 334,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,307x = 334,155.75 × 334,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,307x = 111,660,065,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,660,065,258.06/209,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,475.06

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