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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,493 and 439,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,493 and 439,623 is: 963,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,493 : 439,623 = 439,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,493/439,623 = 439,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,493x = 439,623 × 439,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,493x = 193,268,382,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,268,382,129/200,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,965.74

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