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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,748 and 445,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,748 and 445,782 is: 989,905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,748 : 445,782 = 445,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,748/445,782 = 445,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,748x = 445,782 × 445,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,748x = 198,721,591,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,721,591,524/200,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,905.71

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