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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,436 and 446,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,436 and 446,888 is: 976,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,436 : 446,888 = 446,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,436/446,888 = 446,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,436x = 446,888 × 446,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,436x = 199,708,884,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,708,884,544/204,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,877.28

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