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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,560 and 437,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,560 and 437,934 is: 928,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,560 : 437,934 = 437,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,560/437,934 = 437,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,560x = 437,934 × 437,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,560x = 191,786,188,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,786,188,356/206,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,476.90

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