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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,950.88 and 401,901.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,950.88 and 401,901.75 is: 803,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,950.88 : 401,901.75 = 401,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,950.88/401,901.75 = 401,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,950.88x = 401,901.75 × 401,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,950.88x = 161,525,016,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,525,016,653.06/200,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,803.50

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