Finding the Third Proportional to 204,240 and 441,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,240 and 441,276 is: 953,410.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,240 : 441,276 = 441,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,240/441,276 = 441,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,240x = 441,276 × 441,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,240x = 194,724,508,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,724,508,176/204,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,410.24
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