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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,021 and 437,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,021 and 437,566 is: 938,452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,021 : 437,566 = 437,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,021/437,566 = 437,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,021x = 437,566 × 437,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,021x = 191,464,004,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,464,004,356/204,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,452.44

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