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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,977 and 440,534.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,977 and 440,534.25 is: 956,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,977 : 440,534.25 = 440,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,977/440,534.25 = 440,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,977x = 440,534.25 × 440,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,977x = 194,070,425,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,070,425,423.06/202,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,120.28

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