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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,896.94 and 481,026.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,896.94 and 481,026.09 is: 1,123,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,896.94 : 481,026.09 = 481,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,896.94/481,026.09 = 481,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,896.94x = 481,026.09 × 481,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,896.94x = 231,386,102,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,386,102,868.38/205,896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,795.75

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