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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,248 and 469,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,248 and 469,729.50 is: 1,044,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,248 : 469,729.50 = 469,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,248/469,729.50 = 469,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,248x = 469,729.50 × 469,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,248x = 220,645,803,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,645,803,170.25/211,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,487.06

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