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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,340 and 436,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,340 and 436,392 is: 909,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,340 : 436,392 = 436,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,340/436,392 = 436,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,340x = 436,392 × 436,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,340x = 190,437,977,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437,977,664/209,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,706.59

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