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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,295.50 and 474,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,295.50 and 474,741 is: 1,103,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,295.50 : 474,741 = 474,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,295.50/474,741 = 474,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,295.50x = 474,741 × 474,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,295.50x = 225,379,017,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,379,017,081/204,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,201.08

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