Finding the Third Proportional to 204,040 and 444,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,040 and 444,220 is: 967,121.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,040 : 444,220 = 444,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,040/444,220 = 444,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,040x = 444,220 × 444,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,040x = 197,331,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,331,408,400/204,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,121.19
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