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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,362 and 445,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,362 and 445,044 is: 955,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,362 : 445,044 = 445,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,362/445,044 = 445,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,362x = 445,044 × 445,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,362x = 198,064,161,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,064,161,936/207,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,161.32

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