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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,515 and 324,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,515 and 324,351 is: 502,129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,515 : 324,351 = 324,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,515/324,351 = 324,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,515x = 324,351 × 324,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,515x = 105,203,571,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,203,571,201/209,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,129.07

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