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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,107 and 315,607.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,107 and 315,607.50 is: 471,837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,107 : 315,607.50 = 315,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,107/315,607.50 = 315,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,107x = 315,607.50 × 315,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,107x = 99,608,094,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,094,056.25/211,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,837.00

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