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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,752 and 425,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,752 and 425,968 is: 899,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,752 : 425,968 = 425,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,752/425,968 = 425,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,752x = 425,968 × 425,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,752x = 181,448,737,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448,737,024/201,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,365.25

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