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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,987 and 436,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,987 and 436,041 is: 932,077.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,987 : 436,041 = 436,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,987/436,041 = 436,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,987x = 436,041 × 436,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,987x = 190,131,753,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,131,753,681/203,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,077.80

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