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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,080 and 444,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,080 and 444,304 is: 967,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,080 : 444,304 = 444,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,080/444,304 = 444,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,080x = 444,304 × 444,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,080x = 197,406,044,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,406,044,416/204,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,297.36

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