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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,373.88 and 448,113.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,373.88 and 448,113.75 is: 982,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,373.88 : 448,113.75 = 448,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,373.88/448,113.75 = 448,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,373.88x = 448,113.75 × 448,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,373.88x = 200,805,932,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,805,932,939.06/204,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,542.08

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