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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,596 and 432,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,596 and 432,540 is: 932,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,596 : 432,540 = 432,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,596/432,540 = 432,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,596x = 432,540 × 432,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,596x = 187,090,851,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,090,851,600/200,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,674.89

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