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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,691 and 444,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,691 and 444,298 is: 973,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,691 : 444,298 = 444,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,691/444,298 = 444,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,691x = 444,298 × 444,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,691x = 197,400,712,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,400,712,804/202,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,899.74

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