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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,951.13 and 440,486.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,951.13 and 440,486.44 is: 956,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,951.13 : 440,486.44 = 440,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,951.13/440,486.44 = 440,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,951.13x = 440,486.44 × 440,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,951.13x = 194,028,301,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028,301,621.44/202,951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,034.62

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