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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,660 and 438,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,660 and 438,664 is: 944,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,660 : 438,664 = 438,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,660/438,664 = 438,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,660x = 438,664 × 438,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,660x = 192,426,104,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,426,104,896/203,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,839.95

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