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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,675.50 and 312,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,675.50 and 312,481.50 is: 474,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,675.50 : 312,481.50 = 312,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,675.50/312,481.50 = 312,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,675.50x = 312,481.50 × 312,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,675.50x = 97,644,687,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644,687,842.25/205,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,751.19

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