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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,512 and 325,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,512 and 325,880 is: 504,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,512 : 325,880 = 325,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,512/325,880 = 325,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,512x = 325,880 × 325,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,512x = 106,197,774,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,197,774,400/210,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,473.73

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