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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,814 and 432,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,814 and 432,732 is: 932,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,814 : 432,732 = 432,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,814/432,732 = 432,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,814x = 432,732 × 432,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,814x = 187,256,983,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,256,983,824/200,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,489.69

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