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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,715 and 333,574.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,715 and 333,574.50 is: 530,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,715 : 333,574.50 = 333,574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,715/333,574.50 = 333,574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,715x = 333,574.50 × 333,574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,715x = 111,271,947,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,271,947,050.25/209,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,586.50

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