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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,449 and 477,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,449 and 477,558 is: 1,115,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,449 : 477,558 = 477,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,449/477,558 = 477,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,449x = 477,558 × 477,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,449x = 228,061,643,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,061,643,364/204,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,494.05

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