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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,432 and 432,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,432 and 432,887 is: 925,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,432 : 432,887 = 432,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,432/432,887 = 432,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,432x = 432,887 × 432,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,432x = 187,391,154,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,391,154,769/202,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,699.27

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