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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,246 and 448,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,246 and 448,809 is: 986,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,246 : 448,809 = 448,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,246/448,809 = 448,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,246x = 448,809 × 448,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,246x = 201,429,518,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429,518,481/204,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,210.35

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