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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,284 and 461,279.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,284 and 461,279.50 is: 1,011,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,284 : 461,279.50 = 461,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,284/461,279.50 = 461,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,284x = 461,279.50 × 461,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,284x = 212,778,777,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,778,777,120.25/210,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,863.85

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