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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,924 and 440,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,924 and 440,522 is: 961,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,924 : 440,522 = 440,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,924/440,522 = 440,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,924x = 440,522 × 440,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,924x = 194,059,632,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,059,632,484/201,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,052.83

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