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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,350.31 and 316,365.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,350.31 and 316,365.75 is: 464,765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,350.31 : 316,365.75 = 316,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,350.31/316,365.75 = 316,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,350.31x = 316,365.75 × 316,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,350.31x = 100,087,287,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087,287,773.06/215,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,765.00

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