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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,524 and 445,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,524 and 445,875 is: 991,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,524 : 445,875 = 445,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,524/445,875 = 445,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,524x = 445,875 × 445,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,524x = 198,804,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,804,515,625/200,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,425.04

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