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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,056 and 440,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,056 and 440,900 is: 952,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,056 : 440,900 = 440,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,056/440,900 = 440,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,056x = 440,900 × 440,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,056x = 194,392,810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,392,810,000/204,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,644.42

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