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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,033 and 441,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,033 and 441,960 is: 957,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033 : 441,960 = 441,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033/441,960 = 441,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033x = 441,960 × 441,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033x = 195,328,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,328,641,600/204,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,338.48

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