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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,235.50 and 325,680.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,235.50 and 325,680.75 is: 504,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,235.50 : 325,680.75 = 325,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,235.50/325,680.75 = 325,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,235.50x = 325,680.75 × 325,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,235.50x = 106,067,950,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,067,950,920.56/210,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,519.70

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