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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,865.25 and 440,269.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,865.25 and 440,269.50 is: 941,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,865.25 : 440,269.50 = 440,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,865.25/440,269.50 = 440,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,865.25x = 440,269.50 × 440,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,865.25x = 193,837,232,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837,232,630.25/205,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,573.35

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