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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,473 and 444,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,473 and 444,623 is: 976,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,473 : 444,623 = 444,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,473/444,623 = 444,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,473x = 444,623 × 444,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,473x = 197,689,612,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689,612,129/202,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,375.18

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