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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,567 and 437,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,567 and 437,931 is: 928,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,567 : 437,931 = 437,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,567/437,931 = 437,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,567x = 437,931 × 437,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,567x = 191,783,560,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,783,560,761/206,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,432.72

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