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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,575.97 and 440,517.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,575.97 and 440,517.09 is: 967,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,575.97 : 440,517.09 = 440,517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,575.97/440,517.09 = 440,517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,575.97x = 440,517.09 × 440,517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,575.97x = 194,055,309,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,055,309,885.95/200,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,490.33

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