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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,719 and 440,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,719 and 440,799 is: 968,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,719 : 440,799 = 440,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,719/440,799 = 440,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,719x = 440,799 × 440,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,719x = 194,303,758,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,303,758,401/200,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,038.69

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