Finding the Third Proportional to 204,000 and 441,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,000 and 441,880 is: 957,146.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,000 : 441,880 = 441,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,000/441,880 = 441,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,000x = 441,880 × 441,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,000x = 195,257,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,257,934,400/204,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,146.74
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