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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,213 and 315,343.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,213 and 315,343.50 is: 525,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,213 : 315,343.50 = 315,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,213/315,343.50 = 315,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,213x = 315,343.50 × 315,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,213x = 99,441,522,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,441,522,992.25/189,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,553.33

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