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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 441,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,524 and 441,716 is: 953,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,524 : 441,716 = 441,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,524/441,716 = 441,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,524x = 441,716 × 441,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,524x = 195,113,024,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,113,024,656/204,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,985.96

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