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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,560 and 441,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,560 and 441,567 is: 962,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,560 : 441,567 = 441,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,560/441,567 = 441,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,560x = 441,567 × 441,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,560x = 194,981,415,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,981,415,489/202,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,585.98

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