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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,896 and 320,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,896 and 320,004 is: 483,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,896 : 320,004 = 320,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,896/320,004 = 320,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,896x = 320,004 × 320,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,896x = 102,402,560,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,402,560,016/211,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,268.02

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