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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,005 and 441,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,005 and 441,908 is: 957,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005 : 441,908 = 441,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005/441,908 = 441,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005x = 441,908 × 441,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005x = 195,282,680,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,282,680,464/204,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,244.58

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