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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,993.75 and 450,345.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,993.75 and 450,345.75 is: 989,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,993.75 : 450,345.75 = 450,345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,993.75/450,345.75 = 450,345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,993.75x = 450,345.75 × 450,345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,993.75x = 202,811,294,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,811,294,543.06/204,993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,353.55

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