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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 441,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,524 and 441,714 is: 953,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,524 : 441,714 = 441,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,524/441,714 = 441,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,524x = 441,714 × 441,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,524x = 195,111,257,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,111,257,796/204,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,977.32

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