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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,362 and 498,437.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,362 and 498,437.50 is: 1,175,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,362 : 498,437.50 = 498,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,362/498,437.50 = 498,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,362x = 498,437.50 × 498,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,362x = 248,439,941,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,439,941,406.25/211,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,423.88

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