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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,954.50 and 440,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,954.50 and 440,493 is: 956,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,954.50 : 440,493 = 440,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,954.50/440,493 = 440,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,954.50x = 440,493 × 440,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,954.50x = 194,034,083,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,034,083,049/202,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,047.21

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