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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,136 and 440,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,136 and 440,170 is: 953,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,136 : 440,170 = 440,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,136/440,170 = 440,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,136x = 440,170 × 440,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,136x = 193,749,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,749,628,900/203,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,792.68

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