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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,252 and 448,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,252 and 448,820 is: 986,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252 : 448,820 = 448,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252/448,820 = 448,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252x = 448,820 × 448,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252x = 201,439,392,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439,392,400/204,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,229.72

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