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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,355.50 and 437,127.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,355.50 and 437,127.75 is: 944,282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,355.50 : 437,127.75 = 437,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,355.50/437,127.75 = 437,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,355.50x = 437,127.75 × 437,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,355.50x = 191,080,669,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,080,669,820.06/202,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,282.07

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