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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,595 and 440,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,595 and 440,550 is: 967,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,595 : 440,550 = 440,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,595/440,550 = 440,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,595x = 440,550 × 440,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,595x = 194,084,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,084,302,500/200,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,543.07

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