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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,140 and 440,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,140 and 440,140 is: 958,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,140 : 440,140 = 440,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,140/440,140 = 440,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,140x = 440,140 × 440,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,140x = 193,723,219,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,723,219,600/202,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,361.63

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