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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,033 and 424,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,033 and 424,622 is: 883,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033 : 424,622 = 424,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033/424,622 = 424,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033x = 424,622 × 424,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033x = 180,303,842,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,303,842,884/204,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,699.42

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