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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,112 and 314,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,112 and 314,430 is: 470,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,112 : 314,430 = 314,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,112/314,430 = 314,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,112x = 314,430 × 314,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,112x = 98,866,224,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,866,224,900/210,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,540.59

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