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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,794 and 432,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,794 and 432,692 is: 932,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,794 : 432,692 = 432,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,794/432,692 = 432,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,794x = 432,692 × 432,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,794x = 187,222,366,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222,366,864/200,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,410.17

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