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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,972.50 and 281,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,972.50 and 281,824 is: 376,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,972.50 : 281,824 = 281,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,972.50/281,824 = 281,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,972.50x = 281,824 × 281,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,972.50x = 79,424,766,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424,766,976/210,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,469.76

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