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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,852 and 473,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,852 and 473,325 is: 1,115,431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,852 : 473,325 = 473,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,852/473,325 = 473,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,852x = 473,325 × 473,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,852x = 224,036,555,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,036,555,625/200,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,431.04

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