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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,732 and 432,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,732 and 432,800 is: 933,163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,732 : 432,800 = 432,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,732/432,800 = 432,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,732x = 432,800 × 432,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,732x = 187,315,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,315,840,000/200,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,163.82

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