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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,764.50 and 316,151.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,764.50 and 316,151.50 is: 474,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,764.50 : 316,151.50 = 316,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,764.50/316,151.50 = 316,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,764.50x = 316,151.50 × 316,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,764.50x = 99,951,770,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951,770,952.25/210,764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,234.38

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