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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,043 and 444,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,043 and 444,820 is: 969,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,043 : 444,820 = 444,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,043/444,820 = 444,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,043x = 444,820 × 444,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,043x = 197,864,832,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,864,832,400/204,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,721.25

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