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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,960 and 450,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,960 and 450,273 is: 989,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,960 : 450,273 = 450,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,960/450,273 = 450,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,960x = 450,273 × 450,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,960x = 202,745,774,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,745,774,529/204,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,196.79

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