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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,059 and 462,145.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,059 and 462,145.50 is: 1,011,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,059 : 462,145.50 = 462,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,059/462,145.50 = 462,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,059x = 462,145.50 × 462,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,059x = 213,578,463,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,578,463,170.25/211,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,937.25

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