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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,496 and 432,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,496 and 432,672 is: 933,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,496 : 432,672 = 432,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,496/432,672 = 432,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,496x = 432,672 × 432,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,496x = 187,205,059,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,205,059,584/200,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,709.70

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