Finding the Third Proportional to 204,254 and 436,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,254 and 436,564 is: 933,093.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,254 : 436,564 = 436,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,254/436,564 = 436,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,254x = 436,564 × 436,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,254x = 190,588,126,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,588,126,096/204,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,093.73
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