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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,512 and 468,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,512 and 468,831 is: 1,085,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,512 : 468,831 = 468,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,512/468,831 = 468,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,512x = 468,831 × 468,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,512x = 219,802,506,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,802,506,561/202,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,380.16

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