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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,827.75 and 450,535.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,827.75 and 450,535.50 is: 986,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,827.75 : 450,535.50 = 450,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,827.75/450,535.50 = 450,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,827.75x = 450,535.50 × 450,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,827.75x = 202,982,236,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,982,236,760.25/205,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,175.27

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