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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,727.50 and 442,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,727.50 and 442,989 is: 958,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,727.50 : 442,989 = 442,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,727.50/442,989 = 442,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,727.50x = 442,989 × 442,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,727.50x = 196,239,254,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,239,254,121/204,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,538.81

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