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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,582 and 437,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,582 and 437,968 is: 928,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,582 : 437,968 = 437,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,582/437,968 = 437,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,582x = 437,968 × 437,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,582x = 191,815,969,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,815,969,024/206,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,522.18

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