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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,667 and 279,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,667 and 279,336 is: 372,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,667 : 279,336 = 279,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,667/279,336 = 279,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,667x = 279,336 × 279,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,667x = 78,028,600,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028,600,896/209,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,154.90

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