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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,370 and 439,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,370 and 439,731 is: 955,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,370 : 439,731 = 439,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,370/439,731 = 439,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,370x = 439,731 × 439,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,370x = 193,363,352,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,363,352,361/202,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,494.16

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