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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,785 and 425,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,785 and 425,912 is: 885,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,785 : 425,912 = 425,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,785/425,912 = 425,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,785x = 425,912 × 425,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,785x = 181,401,031,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,401,031,744/204,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,812.10

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