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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,253 and 430,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,253 and 430,688 is: 921,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,253 : 430,688 = 430,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,253/430,688 = 430,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,253x = 430,688 × 430,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,253x = 185,492,153,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,492,153,344/201,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,686.40

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