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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,117.50 and 430,825.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,117.50 and 430,825.50 is: 879,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,117.50 : 430,825.50 = 430,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,117.50/430,825.50 = 430,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,117.50x = 430,825.50 × 430,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,117.50x = 185,610,611,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,610,611,450.25/211,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,181.55

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