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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,550 and 437,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,550 and 437,529 is: 935,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,550 : 437,529 = 437,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,550/437,529 = 437,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,550x = 437,529 × 437,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,550x = 191,431,625,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,431,625,841/204,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,867.15

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