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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,051 and 447,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,051 and 447,486 is: 981,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,051 : 447,486 = 447,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,051/447,486 = 447,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,051x = 447,486 × 447,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,051x = 200,243,720,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243,720,196/204,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,341.53

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