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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,756 and 447,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,756 and 447,336 is: 977,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,756 : 447,336 = 447,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,756/447,336 = 447,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,756x = 447,336 × 447,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,756x = 200,109,496,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,109,496,896/204,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,307.12

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