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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,504 and 437,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,504 and 437,438 is: 935,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,504 : 437,438 = 437,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,504/437,438 = 437,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,504x = 437,438 × 437,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,504x = 191,352,003,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,352,003,844/204,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,688.32

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