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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,329.50 and 432,259.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,329.50 and 432,259.50 is: 932,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,329.50 : 432,259.50 = 432,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,329.50/432,259.50 = 432,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,329.50x = 432,259.50 × 432,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,329.50x = 186,848,275,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,848,275,340.25/200,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,704.75

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