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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,259.50 and 436,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,259.50 and 436,581 is: 933,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,259.50 : 436,581 = 436,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,259.50/436,581 = 436,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,259.50x = 436,581 × 436,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,259.50x = 190,602,969,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602,969,561/204,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,141.27

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