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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,351.50 and 437,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,351.50 and 437,124 is: 944,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,351.50 : 437,124 = 437,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,351.50/437,124 = 437,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,351.50x = 437,124 × 437,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,351.50x = 191,077,391,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,077,391,376/202,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,284.53

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