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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,964 and 440,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,964 and 440,545 is: 946,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,964 : 440,545 = 440,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,964/440,545 = 440,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,964x = 440,545 × 440,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,964x = 194,079,897,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,079,897,025/204,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,897.49

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