Finding the Third Proportional to 204,120 and 444,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,120 and 444,690 is: 968,788.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,120 : 444,690 = 444,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,120/444,690 = 444,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,120x = 444,690 × 444,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,120x = 197,749,196,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,749,196,100/204,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,788.93
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