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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,748 and 431,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,748 and 431,728 is: 919,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,748 : 431,728 = 431,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,748/431,728 = 431,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,748x = 431,728 × 431,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,748x = 186,389,065,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,389,065,984/202,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,313.96

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