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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,448 and 466,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,448 and 466,092 is: 1,083,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,448 : 466,092 = 466,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,448/466,092 = 466,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,448x = 466,092 × 466,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,448x = 217,241,752,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,241,752,464/200,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,781.09

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