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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,869 and 320,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,869 and 320,192 is: 481,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,869 : 320,192 = 320,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,869/320,192 = 320,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,869x = 320,192 × 320,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,869x = 102,522,916,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,522,916,864/212,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,624.46

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