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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,925 and 469,054.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,925 and 469,054.50 is: 1,033,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,925 : 469,054.50 = 469,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,925/469,054.50 = 469,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,925x = 469,054.50 × 469,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,925x = 220,012,123,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,012,123,970.25/212,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,284.60

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