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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,268.75 and 469,289.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,268.75 and 469,289.25 is: 1,023,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,268.75 : 469,289.25 = 469,289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,268.75/469,289.25 = 469,289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,268.75x = 469,289.25 × 469,289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,268.75x = 220,232,400,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,232,400,165.56/215,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,057.92

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