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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,212 and 437,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,212 and 437,370 is: 950,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,212 : 437,370 = 437,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,212/437,370 = 437,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,212x = 437,370 × 437,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,212x = 191,292,516,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,292,516,900/201,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,701.33

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