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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,708 and 444,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,708 and 444,378 is: 964,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,708 : 444,378 = 444,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,708/444,378 = 444,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,708x = 444,378 × 444,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,708x = 197,471,806,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,471,806,884/204,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,651.15

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