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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,924 and 440,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,924 and 440,648 is: 952,171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,924 : 440,648 = 440,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,924/440,648 = 440,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,924x = 440,648 × 440,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,924x = 194,170,659,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,170,659,904/203,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,171.69

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