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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,722 and 440,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,722 and 440,031 is: 955,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,722 : 440,031 = 440,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,722/440,031 = 440,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,722x = 440,031 × 440,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,722x = 193,627,280,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,627,280,961/202,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,136.99

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