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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,533 and 436,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,533 and 436,230 is: 939,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,533 : 436,230 = 436,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,533/436,230 = 436,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,533x = 436,230 × 436,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,533x = 190,296,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,296,612,900/202,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,583.24

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