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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,969 and 437,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,969 and 437,371 is: 947,142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,969 : 437,371 = 437,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,969/437,371 = 437,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,969x = 437,371 × 437,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,969x = 191,293,391,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,293,391,641/201,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,142.34

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