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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,485 and 433,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,485 and 433,567 is: 919,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,485 : 433,567 = 433,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,485/433,567 = 433,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,485x = 433,567 × 433,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,485x = 187,980,343,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,980,343,489/204,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,286.71

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