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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,874 and 320,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,874 and 320,199 is: 481,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,874 : 320,199 = 320,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,874/320,199 = 320,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,874x = 320,199 × 320,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,874x = 102,527,399,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,527,399,601/212,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,634.20

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