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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,608 and 437,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,608 and 437,640 is: 936,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,608 : 437,640 = 437,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,608/437,640 = 437,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,608x = 437,640 × 437,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,608x = 191,528,769,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,528,769,600/204,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,076.64

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