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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,038 and 436,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,038 and 436,026 is: 950,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,038 : 436,026 = 436,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,038/436,026 = 436,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,038x = 436,026 × 436,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,038x = 190,118,672,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,118,672,676/200,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,412.78

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