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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,069.69 and 336,769.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,069.69 and 336,769.31 is: 561,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,069.69 : 336,769.31 = 336,769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,069.69/336,769.31 = 336,769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,069.69x = 336,769.31 × 336,769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,069.69x = 113,413,569,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,413,569,841.72/202,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,259.69

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