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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,896 and 440,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,896 and 440,598 is: 952,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,896 : 440,598 = 440,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,896/440,598 = 440,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,896x = 440,598 × 440,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,896x = 194,126,597,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,126,597,604/203,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,086.35

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