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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,075.13 and 470,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,075.13 and 470,524.50 is: 1,034,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,075.13 : 470,524.50 = 470,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,075.13/470,524.50 = 470,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,075.13x = 470,524.50 × 470,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,075.13x = 221,393,305,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,393,305,100.25/214,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,185.10

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