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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,359.50 and 430,098.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,359.50 and 430,098.50 is: 875,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,359.50 : 430,098.50 = 430,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,359.50/430,098.50 = 430,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,359.50x = 430,098.50 × 430,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,359.50x = 184,984,719,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,984,719,702.25/211,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,213.65

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