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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,146 and 437,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,146 and 437,227 is: 955,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,146 : 437,227 = 437,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,146/437,227 = 437,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,146x = 437,227 × 437,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,146x = 191,167,449,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,167,449,529/200,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,140.00

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