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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,212 and 440,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,212 and 440,324 is: 954,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,212 : 440,324 = 440,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,212/440,324 = 440,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,212x = 440,324 × 440,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,212x = 193,885,224,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,885,224,976/203,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,103.23

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