Finding the Third Proportional to 204,039 and 444,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,039 and 444,217 is: 967,112.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,039 : 444,217 = 444,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,039/444,217 = 444,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,039x = 444,217 × 444,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,039x = 197,328,743,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,328,743,089/204,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,112.87
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