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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,641 and 437,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,641 and 437,701 is: 936,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,641 : 437,701 = 437,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,641/437,701 = 437,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,641x = 437,701 × 437,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,641x = 191,582,165,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,582,165,401/204,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,186.62

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