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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,468 and 439,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,468 and 439,888 is: 955,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,468 : 439,888 = 439,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,468/439,888 = 439,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,468x = 439,888 × 439,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,468x = 193,501,452,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,501,452,544/202,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,713.75

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