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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,683 and 444,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,683 and 444,282 is: 973,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,683 : 444,282 = 444,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,683/444,282 = 444,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,683x = 444,282 × 444,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,683x = 197,386,495,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,386,495,524/202,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,868.04

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