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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,608 and 320,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,608 and 320,796 is: 490,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,608 : 320,796 = 320,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,608/320,796 = 320,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,608x = 320,796 × 320,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,608x = 102,910,073,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,910,073,616/209,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,964.44

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