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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,984 and 440,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,984 and 440,928 is: 948,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,984 : 440,928 = 440,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,984/440,928 = 440,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,984x = 440,928 × 440,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,984x = 194,417,501,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,417,501,184/204,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,452.08

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