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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,532 and 437,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,532 and 437,834 is: 928,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,532 : 437,834 = 437,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,532/437,834 = 437,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,532x = 437,834 × 437,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,532x = 191,698,611,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,698,611,556/206,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,178.74

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