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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,059 and 437,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,059 and 437,294 is: 955,848.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,059 : 437,294 = 437,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,059/437,294 = 437,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,059x = 437,294 × 437,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,059x = 191,226,042,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,226,042,436/200,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,848.24

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