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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,534 and 441,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,534 and 441,732 is: 954,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,534 : 441,732 = 441,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,534/441,732 = 441,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,534x = 441,732 × 441,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,534x = 195,127,159,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,127,159,824/204,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,008.43

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