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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,274 and 445,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,274 and 445,806 is: 977,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,274 : 445,806 = 445,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,274/445,806 = 445,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,274x = 445,806 × 445,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,274x = 198,742,989,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,742,989,636/203,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,709.84

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