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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,238 and 440,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,238 and 440,670 is: 960,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,238 : 440,670 = 440,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,238/440,670 = 440,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,238x = 440,670 × 440,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,238x = 194,190,048,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,190,048,900/202,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,205.54

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