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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,359 and 462,787.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,359 and 462,787.50 is: 1,018,127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,359 : 462,787.50 = 462,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,359/462,787.50 = 462,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,359x = 462,787.50 × 462,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,359x = 214,172,270,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,270,156.25/210,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,127.44

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