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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,955 and 437,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,955 and 437,344 is: 947,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,955 : 437,344 = 437,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,955/437,344 = 437,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,955x = 437,344 × 437,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,955x = 191,269,774,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,269,774,336/201,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,091.06

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