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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,274 and 210,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,274 and 210,430 is: 350,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,274 : 210,430 = 210,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,274/210,430 = 210,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,274x = 210,430 × 210,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,274x = 44,280,784,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,784,900/126,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,672.23

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