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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,626 and 440,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,626 and 440,930 is: 959,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,626 : 440,930 = 440,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,626/440,930 = 440,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,626x = 440,930 × 440,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,626x = 194,419,264,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,419,264,900/202,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,498.11

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