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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,867 and 438,077

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,867 and 438,077 is: 950,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,867 : 438,077 = 438,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,867/438,077 = 438,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,867x = 438,077 × 438,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,867x = 191,911,457,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,911,457,929/201,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,682.67

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