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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,302 and 469,843.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,302 and 469,843.88 is: 1,044,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,302 : 469,843.88 = 469,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,302/469,843.88 = 469,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,302x = 469,843.88 × 469,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,302x = 220,753,266,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,753,266,875.02/211,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,728.71

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