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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,362 and 439,714.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,362 and 439,714.50 is: 955,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,362 : 439,714.50 = 439,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,362/439,714.50 = 439,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,362x = 439,714.50 × 439,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,362x = 193,348,841,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,348,841,510.25/202,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,460.22

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