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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,674 and 440,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,674 and 440,026 is: 960,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,674 : 440,026 = 440,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,674/440,026 = 440,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,674x = 440,026 × 440,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,674x = 193,622,880,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,622,880,676/201,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,078.55

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