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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,701 and 444,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,701 and 444,367 is: 964,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,701 : 444,367 = 444,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,701/444,367 = 444,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,701x = 444,367 × 444,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,701x = 197,462,030,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,462,030,689/204,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,636.38

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