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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,248 and 448,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,248 and 448,812 is: 986,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,248 : 448,812 = 448,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,248/448,812 = 448,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,248x = 448,812 × 448,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,248x = 201,432,211,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432,211,344/204,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,213.87

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