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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,611.50 and 322,617.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,611.50 and 322,617.50 is: 506,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,611.50 : 322,617.50 = 322,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,611.50/322,617.50 = 322,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,611.50x = 322,617.50 × 322,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,611.50x = 104,082,051,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082,051,306.25/205,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,207.34

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