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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,628 and 469,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,628 and 469,087 is: 1,085,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,628 : 469,087 = 469,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,628/469,087 = 469,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,628x = 469,087 × 469,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,628x = 220,042,613,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,042,613,569/202,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,943.77

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