Finding the Third Proportional to 204,056 and 440,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,056 and 440,900 is: 952,644.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,056 : 440,900 = 440,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,056/440,900 = 440,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,056x = 440,900 × 440,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,056x = 194,392,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,392,810,000/204,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,644.42
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