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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,084 and 447,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,084 and 447,552 is: 981,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,084 : 447,552 = 447,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,084/447,552 = 447,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,084x = 447,552 × 447,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,084x = 200,302,792,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,302,792,704/204,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,472.30

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