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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,949 and 441,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,949 and 441,792 is: 957,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,949 : 441,792 = 441,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,949/441,792 = 441,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,949x = 441,792 × 441,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,949x = 195,180,171,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,180,171,264/203,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,004.80

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