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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,528 and 439,414.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,528 and 439,414.50 is: 944,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,528 : 439,414.50 = 439,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,528/439,414.50 = 439,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,528x = 439,414.50 × 439,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,528x = 193,085,102,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,085,102,810.25/204,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,052.17

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