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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,526.50 and 450,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,526.50 and 450,329 is: 986,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,526.50 : 450,329 = 450,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,526.50/450,329 = 450,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,526.50x = 450,329 × 450,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,526.50x = 202,796,208,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,796,208,241/205,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,715.62

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