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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,046.50 and 437,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,046.50 and 437,577 is: 938,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,046.50 : 437,577 = 437,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,046.50/437,577 = 437,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,046.50x = 437,577 × 437,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,046.50x = 191,473,630,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,473,630,929/204,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,382.33

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