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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,908 and 437,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,908 and 437,251 is: 946,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,908 : 437,251 = 437,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,908/437,251 = 437,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,908x = 437,251 × 437,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,908x = 191,188,437,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,188,437,001/201,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,908.68

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