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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,158 and 437,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,158 and 437,588 is: 928,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,158 : 437,588 = 437,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,158/437,588 = 437,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,158x = 437,588 × 437,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,158x = 191,483,257,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,483,257,744/206,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,817.98

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