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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,377 and 440,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,377 and 440,426 is: 958,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,377 : 440,426 = 440,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,377/440,426 = 440,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,377x = 440,426 × 440,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,377x = 193,975,061,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,975,061,476/202,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,483.73

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