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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,325 and 440,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,325 and 440,970 is: 970,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,325 : 440,970 = 440,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,325/440,970 = 440,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,325x = 440,970 × 440,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,325x = 194,454,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,454,540,900/200,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,695.32

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