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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,043 and 439,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,043 and 439,555 is: 956,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,043 : 439,555 = 439,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,043/439,555 = 439,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,043x = 439,555 × 439,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,043x = 193,208,598,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,208,598,025/202,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,274.64

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