Finding the Third Proportional to 204,280 and 436,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,280 and 436,354 is: 932,077.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,280 : 436,354 = 436,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,280/436,354 = 436,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,280x = 436,354 × 436,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,280x = 190,404,813,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,404,813,316/204,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,077.61
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