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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,096 and 472,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,096 and 472,335 is: 1,114,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,096 : 472,335 = 472,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,096/472,335 = 472,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,096x = 472,335 × 472,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,096x = 223,100,352,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,100,352,225/200,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,966.58

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