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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,150 and 432,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,150 and 432,597 is: 916,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150 : 432,597 = 432,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150/432,597 = 432,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150x = 432,597 × 432,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150x = 187,140,164,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,140,164,409/204,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,679.72

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