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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,569.50 and 437,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,569.50 and 437,122.50 is: 952,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,569.50 : 437,122.50 = 437,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,569.50/437,122.50 = 437,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,569.50x = 437,122.50 × 437,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,569.50x = 191,076,080,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,076,080,006.25/200,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,667.68

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