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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,922 and 440,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,922 and 440,523 is: 961,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,922 : 440,523 = 440,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,922/440,523 = 440,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,922x = 440,523 × 440,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,922x = 194,060,513,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,060,513,529/201,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,066.72

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