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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,267.50 and 326,874.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,267.50 and 326,874.75 is: 520,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,267.50 : 326,874.75 = 326,874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,267.50/326,874.75 = 326,874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,267.50x = 326,874.75 × 326,874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,267.50x = 106,847,102,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847,102,187.56/205,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,526.15

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