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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,960 and 440,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,960 and 440,497 is: 956,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,960 : 440,497 = 440,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,960/440,497 = 440,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,960x = 440,497 × 440,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,960x = 194,037,607,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,037,607,009/202,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,038.66

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