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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,022 and 440,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,022 and 440,622 is: 956,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,022 : 440,622 = 440,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,022/440,622 = 440,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,022x = 440,622 × 440,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,022x = 194,147,746,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,147,746,884/203,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,289.20

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