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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,412 and 439,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,412 and 439,900 is: 946,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,412 : 439,900 = 439,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,412/439,900 = 439,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,412x = 439,900 × 439,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,412x = 193,512,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,512,010,000/204,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,676.37

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