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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,211 and 325,012.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,211 and 325,012.50 is: 441,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,211 : 325,012.50 = 325,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,211/325,012.50 = 325,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,211x = 325,012.50 × 325,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,211x = 105,633,125,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633,125,156.25/239,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,589.75

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