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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,028 and 437,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,028 and 437,579 is: 938,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028 : 437,579 = 437,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028/437,579 = 437,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028x = 437,579 × 437,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028x = 191,475,381,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,475,381,241/204,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,476.00

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