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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,248 and 441,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,248 and 441,057 is: 947,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,248 : 441,057 = 441,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,248/441,057 = 441,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,248x = 441,057 × 441,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,248x = 194,531,277,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,531,277,249/205,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,786.47

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