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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,124 and 440,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,124 and 440,128 is: 958,385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,124 : 440,128 = 440,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,124/440,128 = 440,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,124x = 440,128 × 440,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,124x = 193,712,656,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,712,656,384/202,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,385.23

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