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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,098 and 447,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,098 and 447,652 is: 981,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,098 : 447,652 = 447,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,098/447,652 = 447,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,098x = 447,652 × 447,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,098x = 200,392,313,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,392,313,104/204,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,843.59

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