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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,723.63 and 432,780.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,723.63 and 432,780.75 is: 933,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,723.63 : 432,780.75 = 432,780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,723.63/432,780.75 = 432,780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,723.63x = 432,780.75 × 432,780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,723.63x = 187,299,177,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,299,177,570.56/200,723.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,119.74

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