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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,893 and 437,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,893 and 437,225 is: 946,866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,893 : 437,225 = 437,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,893/437,225 = 437,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,893x = 437,225 × 437,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,893x = 191,165,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,165,700,625/201,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,866.41

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