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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,268.50 and 210,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,268.50 and 210,423 is: 350,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,268.50 : 210,423 = 210,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,268.50/210,423 = 210,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,268.50x = 210,423 × 210,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,268.50x = 44,277,838,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,838,929/126,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,664.17

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