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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,426 and 432,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,426 and 432,875 is: 925,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,426 : 432,875 = 432,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,426/432,875 = 432,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,426x = 432,875 × 432,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,426x = 187,380,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,380,765,625/202,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,675.39

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