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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,827.50 and 452,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,827.50 and 452,829 is: 937,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,827.50 : 452,829 = 452,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,827.50/452,829 = 452,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,827.50x = 452,829 × 452,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,827.50x = 205,054,103,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,054,103,241/218,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,058.20

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