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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,258 and 436,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,258 and 436,572 is: 933,109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,258 : 436,572 = 436,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,258/436,572 = 436,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,258x = 436,572 × 436,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,258x = 190,595,111,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,595,111,184/204,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,109.65

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