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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,525.50 and 450,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,525.50 and 450,327 is: 986,711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,525.50 : 450,327 = 450,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,525.50/450,327 = 450,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,525.50x = 450,327 × 450,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,525.50x = 202,794,406,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,794,406,929/205,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,711.66

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