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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,749 and 445,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,749 and 445,784 is: 989,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,749 : 445,784 = 445,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,749/445,784 = 445,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,749x = 445,784 × 445,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,749x = 198,723,374,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,723,374,656/200,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,909.66

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