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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,049 and 437,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,049 and 437,581 is: 938,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,049 : 437,581 = 437,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,049/437,581 = 437,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,049x = 437,581 × 437,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,049x = 191,477,131,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,477,131,561/204,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,387.99

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