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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,744 and 438,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,744 and 438,432 is: 952,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,744 : 438,432 = 438,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,744/438,432 = 438,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,744x = 438,432 × 438,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,744x = 192,222,618,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,222,618,624/201,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,804.64

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