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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,615.50 and 440,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,615.50 and 440,907 is: 959,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,615.50 : 440,907 = 440,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,615.50/440,907 = 440,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,615.50x = 440,907 × 440,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,615.50x = 194,398,982,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,398,982,649/202,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,447.74

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