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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,662 and 431,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,662 and 431,568 is: 919,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,662 : 431,568 = 431,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,662/431,568 = 431,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,662x = 431,568 × 431,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,662x = 186,250,938,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,250,938,624/202,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,022.50

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