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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,132 and 440,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,132 and 440,124 is: 958,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,132 : 440,124 = 440,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,132/440,124 = 440,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,132x = 440,124 × 440,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,132x = 193,709,135,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,709,135,376/202,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,329.88

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