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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,530 and 437,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,530 and 437,832 is: 928,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,530 : 437,832 = 437,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,530/437,832 = 437,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,530x = 437,832 × 437,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,530x = 191,696,860,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,696,860,224/206,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,179.25

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