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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,225 and 302,188.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,225 and 302,188.50 is: 434,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,225 : 302,188.50 = 302,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,225/302,188.50 = 302,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,225x = 302,188.50 × 302,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,225x = 91,317,889,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,317,889,532.25/210,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,381.68

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