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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,254 and 436,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,254 and 436,045 is: 940,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,254 : 436,045 = 436,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,254/436,045 = 436,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,254x = 436,045 × 436,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,254x = 190,135,242,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,135,242,025/202,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,081.49

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