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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,135 and 440,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,135 and 440,135 is: 958,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,135 : 440,135 = 440,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,135/440,135 = 440,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,135x = 440,135 × 440,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,135x = 193,718,818,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718,818,225/202,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,363.56

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