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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,272 and 439,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,272 and 439,660 is: 946,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,272 : 439,660 = 439,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,272/439,660 = 439,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,272x = 439,660 × 439,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,272x = 193,300,915,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,300,915,600/204,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,291.79

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