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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,630 and 434,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,630 and 434,758 is: 937,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,630 : 434,758 = 434,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,630/434,758 = 434,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,630x = 434,758 × 434,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,630x = 189,014,518,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,014,518,564/201,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,432.52

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