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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,450 and 432,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,450 and 432,925 is: 925,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,450 : 432,925 = 432,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,450/432,925 = 432,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,450x = 432,925 × 432,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,450x = 187,424,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,424,055,625/202,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,779.48

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