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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,537 and 445,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,537 and 445,901 is: 991,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,537 : 445,901 = 445,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,537/445,901 = 445,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,537x = 445,901 × 445,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,537x = 198,827,701,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,827,701,801/200,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,476.39

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