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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,770 and 425,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,770 and 425,889 is: 885,781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,770 : 425,889 = 425,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,770/425,889 = 425,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,770x = 425,889 × 425,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,770x = 181,381,440,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,381,440,321/204,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,781.32

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