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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,361 and 440,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,361 and 440,421 is: 958,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,361 : 440,421 = 440,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,361/440,421 = 440,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,361x = 440,421 × 440,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,361x = 193,970,657,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,970,657,241/202,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,537.75

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