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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,528 and 439,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,528 and 439,416 is: 944,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,528 : 439,416 = 439,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,528/439,416 = 439,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,528x = 439,416 × 439,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,528x = 193,086,421,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,086,421,056/204,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,058.62

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