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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,471 and 437,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,471 and 437,752 is: 928,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,471 : 437,752 = 437,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,471/437,752 = 437,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,471x = 437,752 × 437,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,471x = 191,626,813,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,626,813,504/206,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,105.22

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