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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 445,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,524 and 445,032 is: 968,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,524 : 445,032 = 445,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,524/445,032 = 445,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,524x = 445,032 × 445,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,524x = 198,053,481,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053,481,024/204,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,363.03

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