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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,732 and 442,999.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,732 and 442,999.50 is: 958,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,732 : 442,999.50 = 442,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,732/442,999.50 = 442,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,732x = 442,999.50 × 442,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,732x = 196,248,557,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,248,557,000.25/204,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,563.18

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