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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,345 and 445,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,345 and 445,472 is: 971,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,345 : 445,472 = 445,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,345/445,472 = 445,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,345x = 445,472 × 445,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,345x = 198,445,302,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445,302,784/204,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,128.74

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