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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,341 and 449,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,341 and 449,122.50 is: 968,177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,341 : 449,122.50 = 449,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,341/449,122.50 = 449,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,341x = 449,122.50 × 449,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,341x = 201,711,020,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,711,020,006.25/208,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,177.27

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