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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,780 and 316,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,780 and 316,176 is: 474,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,780 : 316,176 = 316,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,780/316,176 = 316,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,780x = 316,176 × 316,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,780x = 99,967,262,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,967,262,976/210,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,273.00

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