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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,020 and 450,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,020 and 450,432 is: 989,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,020 : 450,432 = 450,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,020/450,432 = 450,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,020x = 450,432 × 450,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,020x = 202,888,986,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,888,986,624/205,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,605.83

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