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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,510 and 437,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,510 and 437,452 is: 935,720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,510 : 437,452 = 437,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,510/437,452 = 437,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,510x = 437,452 × 437,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,510x = 191,364,252,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,364,252,304/204,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,720.76

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