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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,627 and 475,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,627 and 475,997 is: 1,101,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,627 : 475,997 = 475,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,627/475,997 = 475,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,627x = 475,997 × 475,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,627x = 226,573,144,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,573,144,009/205,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,864.76

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