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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,682.50 and 315,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,682.50 and 315,774 is: 487,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,682.50 : 315,774 = 315,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,682.50/315,774 = 315,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,682.50x = 315,774 × 315,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,682.50x = 99,713,219,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,713,219,076/204,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,160.45

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