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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,351.50 and 434,227.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,351.50 and 434,227.50 is: 931,811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,351.50 : 434,227.50 = 434,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,351.50/434,227.50 = 434,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,351.50x = 434,227.50 × 434,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,351.50x = 188,553,521,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,553,521,756.25/202,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,811.83

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