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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,300 and 430,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,300 and 430,911 is: 908,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,300 : 430,911 = 430,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,300/430,911 = 430,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,300x = 430,911 × 430,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,300x = 185,684,289,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,684,289,921/204,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,880.52

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