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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,247 and 432,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,247 and 432,900 is: 926,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,247 : 432,900 = 432,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,247/432,900 = 432,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,247x = 432,900 × 432,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,247x = 187,402,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,402,410,000/202,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,601.68

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