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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,038 and 441,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,038 and 441,970 is: 957,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,038 : 441,970 = 441,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,038/441,970 = 441,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,038x = 441,970 × 441,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,038x = 195,337,480,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,337,480,900/204,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,358.34

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