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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,183.88 and 459,546.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,183.88 and 459,546.75 is: 999,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,183.88 : 459,546.75 = 459,546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,183.88/459,546.75 = 459,546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,183.88x = 459,546.75 × 459,546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,183.88x = 211,183,215,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,183,215,435.56/211,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,996.88

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