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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,468 and 320,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,468 and 320,955 is: 489,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,468 : 320,955 = 320,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,468/320,955 = 320,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,468x = 320,955 × 320,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,468x = 103,012,112,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,012,112,025/210,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,443.11

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