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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,221 and 425,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,221 and 425,735 is: 900,752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,221 : 425,735 = 425,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,221/425,735 = 425,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,221x = 425,735 × 425,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,221x = 181,250,290,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,250,290,225/201,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,752.36

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