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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,012 and 441,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,012 and 441,904 is: 957,194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,012 : 441,904 = 441,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,012/441,904 = 441,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,012x = 441,904 × 441,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,012x = 195,279,145,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,279,145,216/204,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,194.41

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