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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,781 and 322,635.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,781 and 322,635.75 is: 496,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,781 : 322,635.75 = 322,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,781/322,635.75 = 322,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,781x = 322,635.75 × 322,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,781x = 104,093,827,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,093,827,178.06/209,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,202.36

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