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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,604 and 444,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,604 and 444,202 is: 964,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,604 : 444,202 = 444,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,604/444,202 = 444,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,604x = 444,202 × 444,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,604x = 197,315,416,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,315,416,804/204,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,377.12

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