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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,517 and 441,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,517 and 441,702 is: 953,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,517 : 441,702 = 441,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,517/441,702 = 441,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,517x = 441,702 × 441,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,517x = 195,100,656,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,100,656,804/204,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,958.14

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