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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,016.50 and 440,878.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,016.50 and 440,878.50 is: 952,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,016.50 : 440,878.50 = 440,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,016.50/440,878.50 = 440,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,016.50x = 440,878.50 × 440,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,016.50x = 194,373,851,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,373,851,762.25/204,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,735.94

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