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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,303.50 and 440,221.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,303.50 and 440,221.50 is: 943,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,303.50 : 440,221.50 = 440,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,303.50/440,221.50 = 440,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,303.50x = 440,221.50 × 440,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,303.50x = 193,794,969,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,794,969,062.25/205,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,943.82

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