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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,716 and 431,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,716 and 431,676 is: 919,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,716 : 431,676 = 431,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,716/431,676 = 431,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,716x = 431,676 × 431,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,716x = 186,344,168,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,344,168,976/202,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,237.60

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