Finding the Third Proportional to 204,042 and 444,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,042 and 444,818 is: 969,717.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,042 : 444,818 = 444,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,042/444,818 = 444,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,042x = 444,818 × 444,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,042x = 197,863,053,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,863,053,124/204,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,717.28
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