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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,753 and 442,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,753 and 442,794 is: 957,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,753 : 442,794 = 442,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,753/442,794 = 442,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,753x = 442,794 × 442,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,753x = 196,066,526,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,066,526,436/204,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,575.84

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