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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,709.25 and 454,117.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,709.25 and 454,117.50 is: 974,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,709.25 : 454,117.50 = 454,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,709.25/454,117.50 = 454,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,709.25x = 454,117.50 × 454,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,709.25x = 206,222,703,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,222,703,806.25/211,709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,084.52

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