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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,972.50 and 454,657.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,972.50 and 454,657.50 is: 975,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,972.50 : 454,657.50 = 454,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,972.50/454,657.50 = 454,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,972.50x = 454,657.50 × 454,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,972.50x = 206,713,442,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,713,442,306.25/211,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,189.91

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