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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,599 and 436,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,599 and 436,620 is: 940,957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,599 : 436,620 = 436,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,599/436,620 = 436,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,599x = 436,620 × 436,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,599x = 190,637,024,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,637,024,400/202,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,957.38

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