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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,273 and 440,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,273 and 440,208 is: 958,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,273 : 440,208 = 440,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,273/440,208 = 440,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,273x = 440,208 × 440,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,273x = 193,783,083,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,783,083,264/202,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,027.43

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