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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,630 and 433,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,630 and 433,596 is: 918,758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,630 : 433,596 = 433,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,630/433,596 = 433,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,630x = 433,596 × 433,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,630x = 188,005,491,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,005,491,216/204,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,758.20

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