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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,849 and 475,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,849 and 475,815 is: 1,121,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,849 : 475,815 = 475,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,849/475,815 = 475,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,849x = 475,815 × 475,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,849x = 226,399,914,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,399,914,225/201,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,630.10

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