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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,795.38 and 460,113.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,795.38 and 460,113.75 is: 1,004,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,795.38 : 460,113.75 = 460,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,795.38/460,113.75 = 460,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,795.38x = 460,113.75 × 460,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,795.38x = 211,704,662,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,704,662,939.06/210,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,313.60

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