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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,176.75 and 459,531.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,176.75 and 459,531.75 is: 999,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,176.75 : 459,531.75 = 459,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,176.75/459,531.75 = 459,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,176.75x = 459,531.75 × 459,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,176.75x = 211,169,429,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,169,429,258.06/211,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,965.33

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