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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,048 and 441,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,048 and 441,990 is: 957,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,048 : 441,990 = 441,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,048/441,990 = 441,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,048x = 441,990 × 441,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,048x = 195,355,160,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,355,160,100/204,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,398.06

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