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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,858 and 432,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,858 and 432,836 is: 932,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,858 : 432,836 = 432,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,858/432,836 = 432,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,858x = 432,836 × 432,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,858x = 187,347,002,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,347,002,896/200,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,733.59

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