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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,392.38 and 452,569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,392.38 and 452,569.50 is: 955,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,392.38 : 452,569.50 = 452,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,392.38/452,569.50 = 452,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,392.38x = 452,569.50 × 452,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,392.38x = 204,819,152,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,819,152,330.25/214,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,347.19

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