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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 439,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,032 and 439,040 is: 944,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,032 : 439,040 = 439,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,032/439,040 = 439,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,032x = 439,040 × 439,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,032x = 192,756,121,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,756,121,600/204,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,734.76

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