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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,926 and 479,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,926 and 479,789 is: 1,128,828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,926 : 479,789 = 479,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,926/479,789 = 479,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,926x = 479,789 × 479,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,926x = 230,197,484,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,197,484,521/203,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,828.52

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