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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,512 and 441,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,512 and 441,692 is: 953,938.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,512 : 441,692 = 441,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,512/441,692 = 441,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,512x = 441,692 × 441,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,512x = 195,091,822,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,091,822,864/204,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,938.27

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