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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,150 and 437,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,150 and 437,519 is: 942,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,150 : 437,519 = 437,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,150/437,519 = 437,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,150x = 437,519 × 437,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,150x = 191,422,875,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,422,875,361/203,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,273.57

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