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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,473 and 468,733.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,473 and 468,733.50 is: 1,085,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,473 : 468,733.50 = 468,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,473/468,733.50 = 468,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,473x = 468,733.50 × 468,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,473x = 219,711,094,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,711,094,022.25/202,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,137.74

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