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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,128 and 440,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,128 and 440,112 is: 958,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,128 : 440,112 = 440,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,128/440,112 = 440,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,128x = 440,112 × 440,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,128x = 193,698,572,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,698,572,544/202,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,296.59

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