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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,634 and 440,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,634 and 440,944 is: 959,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,634 : 440,944 = 440,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,634/440,944 = 440,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,634x = 440,944 × 440,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,634x = 194,431,611,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,431,611,136/202,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,521.16

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