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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,884 and 447,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,884 and 447,122 is: 975,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,884 : 447,122 = 447,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,884/447,122 = 447,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,884x = 447,122 × 447,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,884x = 199,918,082,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,918,082,884/204,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,762.30

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