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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,601 and 437,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,601 and 437,627 is: 936,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,601 : 437,627 = 437,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,601/437,627 = 437,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,601x = 437,627 × 437,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,601x = 191,517,391,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,517,391,129/204,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,053.06

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