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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,476 and 437,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,476 and 437,762 is: 928,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,476 : 437,762 = 437,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,476/437,762 = 437,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,476x = 437,762 × 437,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,476x = 191,635,568,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,635,568,644/206,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,125.15

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