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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,644 and 444,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,644 and 444,204 is: 973,713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,644 : 444,204 = 444,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,644/444,204 = 444,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,644x = 444,204 × 444,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,644x = 197,317,193,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,317,193,616/202,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,713.48

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