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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,204 and 445,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,204 and 445,666 is: 977,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,204 : 445,666 = 445,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,204/445,666 = 445,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,204x = 445,666 × 445,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,204x = 198,618,183,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,618,183,556/203,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,432.45

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