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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,218 and 315,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,218 and 315,351 is: 525,564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,218 : 315,351 = 315,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,218/315,351 = 315,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,218x = 315,351 × 315,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,218x = 99,446,253,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,446,253,201/189,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,564.45

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