Finding the Third Proportional to 204,328 and 433,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,328 and 433,228 is: 918,554.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,328 : 433,228 = 433,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,328/433,228 = 433,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,328x = 433,228 × 433,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,328x = 187,686,499,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,686,499,984/204,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,554.97
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