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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,615.13 and 440,906.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,615.13 and 440,906.25 is: 959,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,615.13 : 440,906.25 = 440,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,615.13/440,906.25 = 440,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,615.13x = 440,906.25 × 440,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,615.13x = 194,398,321,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,398,321,289.06/202,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,446.25

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