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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,583 and 437,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,583 and 437,973 is: 928,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,583 : 437,973 = 437,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,583/437,973 = 437,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,583x = 437,973 × 437,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,583x = 191,820,348,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,820,348,729/206,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,538.89

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