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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,613 and 482,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,613 and 482,325 is: 1,136,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,613 : 482,325 = 482,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,613/482,325 = 482,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,613x = 482,325 × 482,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,613x = 232,637,405,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,637,405,625/204,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,962.98

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