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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,855.50 and 432,850.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,855.50 and 432,850.50 is: 923,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,855.50 : 432,850.50 = 432,850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,855.50/432,850.50 = 432,850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,855.50x = 432,850.50 × 432,850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,855.50x = 187,359,555,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,359,555,350.25/202,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,610.92

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