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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,747 and 445,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,747 and 445,780 is: 989,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,747 : 445,780 = 445,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,747/445,780 = 445,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,747x = 445,780 × 445,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,747x = 198,719,808,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,719,808,400/200,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,901.76

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