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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,769.75 and 327,219.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,769.75 and 327,219.75 is: 510,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,769.75 : 327,219.75 = 327,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,769.75/327,219.75 = 327,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,769.75x = 327,219.75 × 327,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,769.75x = 107,072,764,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072,764,790.06/209,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,429.96

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