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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,072 and 440,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,072 and 440,936 is: 952,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,072 : 440,936 = 440,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,072/440,936 = 440,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,072x = 440,936 × 440,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,072x = 194,424,556,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,424,556,096/204,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,725.29

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