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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,750 and 425,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,750 and 425,964 is: 899,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,750 : 425,964 = 425,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,750/425,964 = 425,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,750x = 425,964 × 425,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,750x = 181,445,329,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,445,329,296/201,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,357.27

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