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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,819 and 445,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,819 and 445,587 is: 969,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,819 : 445,587 = 445,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,819/445,587 = 445,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,819x = 445,587 × 445,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,819x = 198,547,774,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,547,774,569/204,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,381.62

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