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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,997 and 450,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,997 and 450,353 is: 989,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,997 : 450,353 = 450,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,997/450,353 = 450,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,997x = 450,353 × 450,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,997x = 202,817,824,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,817,824,609/204,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,369.72

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