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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,460 and 444,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,460 and 444,284 is: 974,949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,460 : 444,284 = 444,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,460/444,284 = 444,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,460x = 444,284 × 444,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,460x = 197,388,272,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,388,272,656/202,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,949.48

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