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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,994 and 425,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,994 and 425,284 is: 895,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,994 : 425,284 = 425,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,994/425,284 = 425,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,994x = 425,284 × 425,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,994x = 180,866,480,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,866,480,656/201,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,405.21

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