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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,912 and 445,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,912 and 445,728 is: 969,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,912 : 445,728 = 445,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,912/445,728 = 445,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,912x = 445,728 × 445,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,912x = 198,673,449,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,673,449,984/204,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,554.98

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