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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,867.50 and 440,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,867.50 and 440,727 is: 957,473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,867.50 : 440,727 = 440,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,867.50/440,727 = 440,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,867.50x = 440,727 × 440,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,867.50x = 194,240,288,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,240,288,529/202,867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,473.66

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