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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,624.50 and 440,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,624.50 and 440,925 is: 959,483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,624.50 : 440,925 = 440,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,624.50/440,925 = 440,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,624.50x = 440,925 × 440,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,624.50x = 194,414,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414,855,625/202,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,483.46

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