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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,237.59 and 438,851.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,237.59 and 438,851.67 is: 952,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,237.59 : 438,851.67 = 438,851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,237.59/438,851.67 = 438,851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,237.59x = 438,851.67 × 438,851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,237.59x = 192,590,789,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,590,789,907.48/202,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,299.65

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