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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,092 and 430,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,092 and 430,874 is: 909,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,092 : 430,874 = 430,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,092/430,874 = 430,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,092x = 430,874 × 430,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,092x = 185,652,403,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,652,403,876/204,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,650.57

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