Finding the Third Proportional to 204,018 and 441,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,018 and 441,916 is: 957,218.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,018 : 441,916 = 441,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,018/441,916 = 441,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,018x = 441,916 × 441,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,018x = 195,289,751,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,289,751,056/204,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,218.24
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