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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,251.94 and 440,164.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,251.94 and 440,164.13 is: 957,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,251.94 : 440,164.13 = 440,164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,251.94/440,164.13 = 440,164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,251.94x = 440,164.13 × 440,164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,251.94x = 193,744,456,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,744,456,937.02/202,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,936.22

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