Finding the Third Proportional to 204,350 and 446,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,350 and 446,014 is: 973,469.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,350 : 446,014 = 446,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,350/446,014 = 446,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,350x = 446,014 × 446,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,350x = 198,928,488,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,928,488,196/204,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,469.48
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