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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,246.50 and 469,723.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,246.50 and 469,723.50 is: 1,044,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,246.50 : 469,723.50 = 469,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,246.50/469,723.50 = 469,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,246.50x = 469,723.50 × 469,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,246.50x = 220,640,166,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,640,166,452.25/211,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,467.80

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