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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,643.50 and 442,915.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,643.50 and 442,915.50 is: 958,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,643.50 : 442,915.50 = 442,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,643.50/442,915.50 = 442,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,643.50x = 442,915.50 × 442,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,643.50x = 196,174,140,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174,140,140.25/204,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,614.08

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