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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,283 and 445,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,283 and 445,824 is: 977,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,283 : 445,824 = 445,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,283/445,824 = 445,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,283x = 445,824 × 445,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,283x = 198,759,038,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,759,038,976/203,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,745.50

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