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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,041 and 444,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,041 and 444,816 is: 969,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,041 : 444,816 = 444,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,041/444,816 = 444,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,041x = 444,816 × 444,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,041x = 197,861,273,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,861,273,856/204,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,713.31

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