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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,082 and 442,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,082 and 442,876 is: 956,393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,082 : 442,876 = 442,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,082/442,876 = 442,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,082x = 442,876 × 442,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,082x = 196,139,151,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,139,151,376/205,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,393.79

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