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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,067 and 442,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,067 and 442,848 is: 956,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,067 : 442,848 = 442,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,067/442,848 = 442,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,067x = 442,848 × 442,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,067x = 196,114,351,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,114,351,104/205,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,342.81

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