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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,362.75 and 439,717.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,362.75 and 439,717.50 is: 955,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,362.75 : 439,717.50 = 439,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,362.75/439,717.50 = 439,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,362.75x = 439,717.50 × 439,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,362.75x = 193,351,479,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,351,479,806.25/202,362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,469.72

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