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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,311 and 437,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,311 and 437,427 is: 945,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,311 : 437,427 = 437,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,311/437,427 = 437,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,311x = 437,427 × 437,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,311x = 191,342,380,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,342,380,329/202,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,783.37

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