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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,257.50 and 469,266.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,257.50 and 469,266.75 is: 1,023,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,257.50 : 469,266.75 = 469,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,257.50/469,266.75 = 469,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,257.50x = 469,266.75 × 469,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,257.50x = 220,211,282,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,211,282,655.56/215,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,013.29

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