Finding the Third Proportional to 204,101 and 430,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,101 and 430,890 is: 909,678.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,101 : 430,890 = 430,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,101/430,890 = 430,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,101x = 430,890 × 430,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,101x = 185,666,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,666,192,100/204,101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,678.01
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