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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,656.25 and 450,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,656.25 and 450,837 is: 964,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,656.25 : 450,837 = 450,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,656.25/450,837 = 450,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,656.25x = 450,837 × 450,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,656.25x = 203,254,000,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,254,000,569/210,656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,861.00

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