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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,253 and 439,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,253 and 439,794 is: 956,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,253 : 439,794 = 439,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,253/439,794 = 439,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,253x = 439,794 × 439,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,253x = 193,418,762,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,418,762,436/202,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,320.86

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