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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,040 and 444,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,040 and 444,220 is: 967,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,040 : 444,220 = 444,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,040/444,220 = 444,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,040x = 444,220 × 444,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,040x = 197,331,408,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,331,408,400/204,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,121.19

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