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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,406 and 444,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,406 and 444,178 is: 974,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,406 : 444,178 = 444,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,406/444,178 = 444,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,406x = 444,178 × 444,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,406x = 197,294,095,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,294,095,684/202,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,744.30

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