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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,025 and 462,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,025 and 462,261.50 is: 1,003,101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,025 : 462,261.50 = 462,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,025/462,261.50 = 462,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,025x = 462,261.50 × 462,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,025x = 213,685,694,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,685,694,382.25/213,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,101.49

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