Finding the Third Proportional to 204,215 and 449,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,215 and 449,144 is: 987,833.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,215 : 449,144 = 449,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,215/449,144 = 449,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,215x = 449,144 × 449,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,215x = 201,730,332,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,730,332,736/204,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,833.08
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