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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,845 and 475,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,845 and 475,805 is: 1,121,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,845 : 475,805 = 475,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,845/475,805 = 475,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,845x = 475,805 × 475,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,845x = 226,390,398,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,390,398,025/201,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,605.18

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