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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,627.91 and 472,775.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,627.91 and 472,775.06 is: 1,036,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,627.91 : 472,775.06 = 472,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,627.91/472,775.06 = 472,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,627.91x = 472,775.06 × 472,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,627.91x = 223,516,259,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,516,259,721.88/215,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,583.18

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