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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,594 and 440,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,594 and 440,548 is: 967,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,594 : 440,548 = 440,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,594/440,548 = 440,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,594x = 440,548 × 440,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,594x = 194,082,540,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,082,540,304/200,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,539.11

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