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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,644.50 and 438,088.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,644.50 and 438,088.50 is: 928,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,644.50 : 438,088.50 = 438,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,644.50/438,088.50 = 438,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,644.50x = 438,088.50 × 438,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,644.50x = 191,921,533,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,921,533,832.25/206,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,752.20

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