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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,004 and 441,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,004 and 441,900 is: 957,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004 : 441,900 = 441,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004/441,900 = 441,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004x = 441,900 × 441,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004x = 195,275,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,275,610,000/204,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,214.61

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