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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,320 and 498,349.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,320 and 498,349.13 is: 1,175,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,320 : 498,349.13 = 498,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,320/498,349.13 = 498,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,320x = 498,349.13 × 498,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,320x = 248,351,850,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,351,850,388.27/211,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,240.63

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