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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,772 and 441,219.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,772 and 441,219.50 is: 960,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,772 : 441,219.50 = 441,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,772/441,219.50 = 441,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,772x = 441,219.50 × 441,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,772x = 194,674,647,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,674,647,180.25/202,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,066.71

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