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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,071 and 440,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,071 and 440,125 is: 958,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,071 : 440,125 = 440,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,071/440,125 = 440,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,071x = 440,125 × 440,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,071x = 193,710,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,710,015,625/202,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,623.53

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