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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,641 and 322,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,641 and 322,619 is: 496,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,641 : 322,619 = 322,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,641/322,619 = 322,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,641x = 322,619 × 322,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,641x = 104,083,019,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,083,019,161/209,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,482.17

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