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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,069.13 and 462,295.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,069.13 and 462,295.13 is: 1,012,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,069.13 : 462,295.13 = 462,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,069.13/462,295.13 = 462,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,069.13x = 462,295.13 × 462,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,069.13x = 213,716,782,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,716,782,598.77/211,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,544.03

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