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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,054 and 432,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,054 and 432,810 is: 918,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,054 : 432,810 = 432,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,054/432,810 = 432,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,054x = 432,810 × 432,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,054x = 187,324,496,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,324,496,100/204,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,014.33

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