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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,703.50 and 440,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,703.50 and 440,511 is: 947,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,703.50 : 440,511 = 440,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,703.50/440,511 = 440,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,703.50x = 440,511 × 440,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,703.50x = 194,049,941,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,049,941,121/204,703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,956.15

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