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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,925 and 442,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,925 and 442,737 is: 975,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,925 : 442,737 = 442,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,925/442,737 = 442,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,925x = 442,737 × 442,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,925x = 196,016,051,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,016,051,169/200,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,568.25

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