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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,063 and 315,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,063 and 315,249 is: 473,105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,063 : 315,249 = 315,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,063/315,249 = 315,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,063x = 315,249 × 315,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,063x = 99,381,932,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,381,932,001/210,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,105.36

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