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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,565 and 437,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,565 and 437,107 is: 952,621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,565 : 437,107 = 437,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,565/437,107 = 437,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,565x = 437,107 × 437,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,565x = 191,062,529,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,062,529,449/200,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,621.49

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