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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,664 and 419,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,664 and 419,468 is: 859,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664 : 419,468 = 419,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664/419,468 = 419,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664x = 419,468 × 419,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664x = 175,953,403,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,953,403,024/204,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,718.38

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