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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,618 and 440,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,618 and 440,912 is: 959,457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,618 : 440,912 = 440,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,618/440,912 = 440,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,618x = 440,912 × 440,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,618x = 194,403,391,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,403,391,744/202,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,457.66

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