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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,562.19 and 495,222.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,562.19 and 495,222.41 is: 1,193,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,562.19 : 495,222.41 = 495,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,562.19/495,222.41 = 495,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,562.19x = 495,222.41 × 495,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,562.19x = 245,245,231,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,245,231,652.04/205,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,046.42

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