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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,520 and 445,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,520 and 445,869 is: 991,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,520 : 445,869 = 445,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,520/445,869 = 445,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,520x = 445,869 × 445,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,520x = 198,799,165,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,799,165,161/200,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,418.14

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