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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,045 and 286,832.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,045 and 286,832.50 is: 403,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,045 : 286,832.50 = 286,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,045/286,832.50 = 286,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,045x = 286,832.50 × 286,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,045x = 82,272,883,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,272,883,056.25/204,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,209.50

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