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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,419 and 437,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,419 and 437,859 is: 947,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,419 : 437,859 = 437,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,419/437,859 = 437,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,419x = 437,859 × 437,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,419x = 191,720,503,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,720,503,881/202,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,146.78

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