Finding the Third Proportional to 204,291 and 448,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,291 and 448,893 is: 986,362.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,291 : 448,893 = 448,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,291/448,893 = 448,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,291x = 448,893 × 448,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,291x = 201,504,925,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,504,925,449/204,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,362.23
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