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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,961.50 and 440,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,961.50 and 440,541 is: 946,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,961.50 : 440,541 = 440,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,961.50/440,541 = 440,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,961.50x = 440,541 × 440,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,961.50x = 194,076,372,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,076,372,681/204,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,891.84

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