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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,590 and 450,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,590 and 450,546 is: 987,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,590 : 450,546 = 450,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,590/450,546 = 450,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,590x = 450,546 × 450,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,590x = 202,991,698,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,991,698,116/205,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,361.73

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