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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,472 and 437,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,472 and 437,754 is: 928,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,472 : 437,754 = 437,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,472/437,754 = 437,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,472x = 437,754 × 437,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,472x = 191,628,564,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,628,564,516/206,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,109.21

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