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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,544 and 445,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,544 and 445,916 is: 991,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,544 : 445,916 = 445,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,544/445,916 = 445,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,544x = 445,916 × 445,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,544x = 198,841,079,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,841,079,056/200,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,508.49

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