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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,622.50 and 450,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,622.50 and 450,503 is: 972,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,622.50 : 450,503 = 450,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,622.50/450,503 = 450,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,622.50x = 450,503 × 450,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,622.50x = 202,952,953,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,952,953,009/208,622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,823.89

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