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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,539 and 445,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,539 and 445,908 is: 991,497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,539 : 445,908 = 445,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,539/445,908 = 445,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,539x = 445,908 × 445,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,539x = 198,833,944,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,833,944,464/200,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,497.64

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