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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,082 and 305,204.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,082 and 305,204.50 is: 465,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,082 : 305,204.50 = 305,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,082/305,204.50 = 305,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,082x = 305,204.50 × 305,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,082x = 93,149,786,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,149,786,820.25/200,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,558.06

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