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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,417.50 and 450,171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,417.50 and 450,171.75 is: 919,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,417.50 : 450,171.75 = 450,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,417.50/450,171.75 = 450,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,417.50x = 450,171.75 × 450,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,417.50x = 202,654,604,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,654,604,498.06/220,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,412.50

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