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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,152 and 437,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,152 and 437,736 is: 947,865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,152 : 437,736 = 437,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,152/437,736 = 437,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,152x = 437,736 × 437,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,152x = 191,612,805,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612,805,696/202,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,865.00

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