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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,562 and 436,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,562 and 436,276 is: 939,646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,562 : 436,276 = 436,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,562/436,276 = 436,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,562x = 436,276 × 436,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,562x = 190,336,748,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,336,748,176/202,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,646.86

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