Finding the Third Proportional to 204,148 and 437,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,148 and 437,810 is: 938,914.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,148 : 437,810 = 437,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,148/437,810 = 437,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,148x = 437,810 × 437,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,148x = 191,677,596,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,677,596,100/204,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,914.89
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