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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,094 and 432,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,094 and 432,890 is: 918,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,094 : 432,890 = 432,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,094/432,890 = 432,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,094x = 432,890 × 432,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,094x = 187,393,752,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,393,752,100/204,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,173.74

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