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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,932 and 440,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,932 and 440,540 is: 961,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,932 : 440,540 = 440,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,932/440,540 = 440,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,932x = 440,540 × 440,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,932x = 194,075,491,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,075,491,600/201,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,093.30

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