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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,664 and 438,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,664 and 438,672 is: 944,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,664 : 438,672 = 438,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,664/438,672 = 438,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,664x = 438,672 × 438,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,664x = 192,433,123,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,433,123,584/203,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,855.86

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