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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,503 and 441,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,503 and 441,674 is: 953,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,503 : 441,674 = 441,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,503/441,674 = 441,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,503x = 441,674 × 441,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,503x = 195,075,922,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,075,922,276/204,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,902.50

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