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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,042 and 444,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,042 and 444,818 is: 969,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042 : 444,818 = 444,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042/444,818 = 444,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042x = 444,818 × 444,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042x = 197,863,053,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,863,053,124/204,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,717.28

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