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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,869 and 440,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,869 and 440,280 is: 965,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,869 : 440,280 = 440,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,869/440,280 = 440,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,869x = 440,280 × 440,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,869x = 193,846,478,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,846,478,400/200,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,039.30

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