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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,488 and 339,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,488 and 339,621 is: 564,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,488 : 339,621 = 339,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,488/339,621 = 339,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,488x = 339,621 × 339,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,488x = 115,342,423,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,342,423,641/204,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,054.73

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