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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,251 and 441,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,251 and 441,063 is: 947,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,251 : 441,063 = 441,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,251/441,063 = 441,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,251x = 441,063 × 441,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,251x = 194,536,569,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,536,569,969/205,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,798.40

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