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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,518 and 431,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,518 and 431,167 is: 927,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,518 : 431,167 = 431,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,518/431,167 = 431,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,518x = 431,167 × 431,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,518x = 185,904,981,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,904,981,889/200,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,123.66

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