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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,059.50 and 322,876.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,059.50 and 322,876.50 is: 496,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,059.50 : 322,876.50 = 322,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,059.50/322,876.50 = 322,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,059.50x = 322,876.50 × 322,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,059.50x = 104,249,234,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,249,234,252.25/210,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,284.31

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