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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,988 and 441,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,988 and 441,864 is: 957,133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,988 : 441,864 = 441,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,988/441,864 = 441,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,988x = 441,864 × 441,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,988x = 195,243,794,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,243,794,496/203,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,133.73

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