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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,292.50 and 453,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,292.50 and 453,222 is: 990,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,292.50 : 453,222 = 453,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,292.50/453,222 = 453,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,292.50x = 453,222 × 453,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,292.50x = 205,410,181,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,410,181,284/207,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,919.50

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