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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,074 and 315,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,074 and 315,265 is: 473,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,074 : 315,265 = 315,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,074/315,265 = 315,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,074x = 315,265 × 315,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,074x = 99,392,020,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,392,020,225/210,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,128.61

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