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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,752 and 445,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,752 and 445,790 is: 989,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,752 : 445,790 = 445,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,752/445,790 = 445,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,752x = 445,790 × 445,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,752x = 198,728,724,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,728,724,100/200,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,921.52

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