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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,419 and 483,478.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,419 and 483,478.50 is: 1,090,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,419 : 483,478.50 = 483,478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,419/483,478.50 = 483,478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,419x = 483,478.50 × 483,478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,419x = 233,751,459,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,751,459,962.25/214,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,162.07

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