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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,032 and 433,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,032 and 433,273 is: 938,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,032 : 433,273 = 433,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,032/433,273 = 433,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,032x = 433,273 × 433,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,032x = 187,725,492,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,725,492,529/200,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,477.31

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