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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,315.50 and 498,335.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,315.50 and 498,335.63 is: 1,175,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,315.50 : 498,335.63 = 498,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,315.50/498,335.63 = 498,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,315.50x = 498,335.63 × 498,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,315.50x = 248,338,395,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338,395,144.14/211,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,201.99

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