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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,926 and 440,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,926 and 440,526 is: 961,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,926 : 440,526 = 440,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,926/440,526 = 440,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,926x = 440,526 × 440,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,926x = 194,063,156,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,063,156,676/201,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,060.77

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