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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,005 and 445,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,005 and 445,826 is: 974,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005 : 445,826 = 445,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005/445,826 = 445,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005x = 445,826 × 445,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005x = 198,760,822,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,760,822,276/204,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,293.88

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