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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,049.50 and 437,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,049.50 and 437,583 is: 938,394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,049.50 : 437,583 = 437,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,049.50/437,583 = 437,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,049.50x = 437,583 × 437,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,049.50x = 191,478,881,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,478,881,889/204,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,394.27

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