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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,752 and 445,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,752 and 445,792 is: 989,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,752 : 445,792 = 445,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,752/445,792 = 445,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,752x = 445,792 × 445,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,752x = 198,730,507,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,730,507,264/200,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,930.40

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