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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,567 and 440,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,567 and 440,503 is: 967,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,567 : 440,503 = 440,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,567/440,503 = 440,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,567x = 440,503 × 440,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,567x = 194,042,893,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042,893,009/200,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,471.68

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