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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,530.69 and 437,055.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,530.69 and 437,055.75 is: 952,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,530.69 : 437,055.75 = 437,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,530.69/437,055.75 = 437,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,530.69x = 437,055.75 × 437,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,530.69x = 191,017,728,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,017,728,608.06/200,530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,561.08

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