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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,656 and 279,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,656 and 279,329 is: 372,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,656 : 279,329 = 279,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,656/279,329 = 279,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,656x = 279,329 × 279,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,656x = 78,024,690,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,024,690,241/209,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,155.77

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