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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,187 and 432,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,187 and 432,776 is: 926,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,187 : 432,776 = 432,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,187/432,776 = 432,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,187x = 432,776 × 432,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,187x = 187,295,066,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,295,066,176/202,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,345.74

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