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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,145.63 and 440,148.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,145.63 and 440,148.94 is: 958,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,145.63 : 440,148.94 = 440,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,145.63/440,148.94 = 440,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,145.63x = 440,148.94 × 440,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,145.63x = 193,731,087,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,731,087,182.38/202,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,373.88

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