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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,718 and 442,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,718 and 442,968 is: 958,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,718 : 442,968 = 442,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,718/442,968 = 442,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,718x = 442,968 × 442,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,718x = 196,220,649,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,220,649,024/204,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,492.41

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