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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,662 and 451,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,662 and 451,926 is: 1,007,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,662 : 451,926 = 451,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,662/451,926 = 451,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,662x = 451,926 × 451,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,662x = 204,237,109,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,237,109,476/202,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,772.10

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