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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,975.50 and 440,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,975.50 and 440,532 is: 956,117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,975.50 : 440,532 = 440,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,975.50/440,532 = 440,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,975.50x = 440,532 × 440,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,975.50x = 194,068,443,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,068,443,024/202,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,117.58

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