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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,245 and 432,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,245 and 432,896 is: 926,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,245 : 432,896 = 432,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,245/432,896 = 432,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,245x = 432,896 × 432,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,245x = 187,398,946,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398,946,816/202,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,593.72

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