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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,648 and 445,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,648 and 445,856 is: 966,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,648 : 445,856 = 445,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,648/445,856 = 445,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,648x = 445,856 × 445,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,648x = 198,787,572,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,787,572,736/205,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,639.95

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