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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,033 and 444,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,033 and 444,198 is: 967,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033 : 444,198 = 444,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033/444,198 = 444,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033x = 444,198 × 444,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033x = 197,311,863,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,311,863,204/204,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,058.58

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