Finding the Third Proportional to 204,256 and 436,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,256 and 436,568 is: 933,101.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,256 : 436,568 = 436,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,256/436,568 = 436,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,256x = 436,568 × 436,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,256x = 190,591,618,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,591,618,624/204,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,101.69
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