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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,390 and 435,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,390 and 435,392 is: 936,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,390 : 435,392 = 435,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,390/435,392 = 435,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,390x = 435,392 × 435,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,390x = 189,566,193,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,566,193,664/202,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,638.14

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