Finding the Third Proportional to 204,008 and 441,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,008 and 441,896 is: 957,178.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,008 : 441,896 = 441,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,008/441,896 = 441,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,008x = 441,896 × 441,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,008x = 195,272,074,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,272,074,816/204,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,178.52
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