Finding the Third Proportional to 204,348 and 436,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,348 and 436,632 is: 932,955.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,348 : 436,632 = 436,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,348/436,632 = 436,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,348x = 436,632 × 436,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,348x = 190,647,503,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,647,503,424/204,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,955.07
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