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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,774 and 321,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,774 and 321,413 is: 490,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,774 : 321,413 = 321,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,774/321,413 = 321,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,774x = 321,413 × 321,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,774x = 103,306,316,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,306,316,569/210,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,128.37

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