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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,679.50 and 440,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,679.50 and 440,463 is: 947,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,679.50 : 440,463 = 440,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,679.50/440,463 = 440,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,679.50x = 440,463 × 440,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,679.50x = 194,007,654,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,007,654,369/204,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,860.70

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