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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,727 and 445,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,727 and 445,124 is: 958,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,727 : 445,124 = 445,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,727/445,124 = 445,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,727x = 445,124 × 445,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,727x = 198,135,375,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,135,375,376/206,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,439.76

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