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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,550 and 437,083.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,550 and 437,083.50 is: 952,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,550 : 437,083.50 = 437,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,550/437,083.50 = 437,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,550x = 437,083.50 × 437,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,550x = 191,041,985,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,041,985,972.25/200,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,590.31

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