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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,928 and 440,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,928 and 440,673 is: 952,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,928 : 440,673 = 440,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,928/440,673 = 440,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,928x = 440,673 × 440,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,928x = 194,192,692,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,192,692,929/203,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,261.06

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