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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,034 and 440,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,034 and 440,724 is: 947,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,034 : 440,724 = 440,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,034/440,724 = 440,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,034x = 440,724 × 440,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,034x = 194,237,644,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,237,644,176/205,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,343.58

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