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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,281.91 and 461,275.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,281.91 and 461,275.03 is: 1,011,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,281.91 : 461,275.03 = 461,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,281.91/461,275.03 = 461,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,281.91x = 461,275.03 × 461,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,281.91x = 212,774,654,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,774,654,454.69/210,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,854.32

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