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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,213.50 and 449,246.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,213.50 and 449,246.25 is: 983,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,213.50 : 449,246.25 = 449,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,213.50/449,246.25 = 449,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,213.50x = 449,246.25 × 449,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,213.50x = 201,822,193,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,822,193,139.06/205,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,474.25

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