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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,793 and 442,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,793 and 442,948 is: 972,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,793 : 442,948 = 442,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,793/442,948 = 442,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,793x = 442,948 × 442,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,793x = 196,202,930,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,202,930,704/201,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,298.00

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