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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,343.06 and 437,106.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,343.06 and 437,106.38 is: 944,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,343.06 : 437,106.38 = 437,106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,343.06/437,106.38 = 437,106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,343.06x = 437,106.38 × 437,106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,343.06x = 191,061,983,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,061,983,065.64/202,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,247.76

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