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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,441 and 432,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,441 and 432,902 is: 925,722.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,441 : 432,902 = 432,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,441/432,902 = 432,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,441x = 432,902 × 432,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,441x = 187,404,141,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,404,141,604/202,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,722.27

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