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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,052 and 440,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,052 and 440,892 is: 952,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,052 : 440,892 = 440,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,052/440,892 = 440,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,052x = 440,892 × 440,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,052x = 194,385,755,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385,755,664/204,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,628.52

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