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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,488 and 437,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,488 and 437,408 is: 935,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,488 : 437,408 = 437,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,488/437,408 = 437,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,488x = 437,408 × 437,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,488x = 191,325,758,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,325,758,464/204,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,633.18

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