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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,308 and 449,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,308 and 449,544 is: 998,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,308 : 449,544 = 449,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,308/449,544 = 449,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,308x = 449,544 × 449,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,308x = 202,089,807,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,089,807,936/202,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,921.49

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