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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,260 and 469,747.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,260 and 469,747.50 is: 1,044,507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,260 : 469,747.50 = 469,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,260/469,747.50 = 469,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,260x = 469,747.50 × 469,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,260x = 220,662,713,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,662,713,756.25/211,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,507.78

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