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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,204 and 317,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,204 and 317,493 is: 479,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,204 : 317,493 = 317,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,204/317,493 = 317,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,204x = 317,493 × 317,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,204x = 100,801,805,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,801,805,049/210,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,542.75

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