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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,604 and 437,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,604 and 437,190 is: 952,798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,604 : 437,190 = 437,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,604/437,190 = 437,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,604x = 437,190 × 437,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,604x = 191,135,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,135,096,100/200,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,798.03

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