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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,001 and 445,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,001 and 445,818 is: 974,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001 : 445,818 = 445,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001/445,818 = 445,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001x = 445,818 × 445,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001x = 198,753,689,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,753,689,124/204,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,278.01

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