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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,436 and 450,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,436 and 450,088 is: 986,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,436 : 450,088 = 450,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,436/450,088 = 450,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,436x = 450,088 × 450,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,436x = 202,579,207,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,579,207,744/205,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,094.00

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