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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,363 and 440,424.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,363 and 440,424.50 is: 958,543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,363 : 440,424.50 = 440,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,363/440,424.50 = 440,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,363x = 440,424.50 × 440,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,363x = 193,973,740,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,973,740,200.25/202,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,543.51

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