Finding the Third Proportional to 204,416 and 444,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,416 and 444,832 is: 968,004.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,416 : 444,832 = 444,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,416/444,832 = 444,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,416x = 444,832 × 444,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,416x = 197,875,508,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,875,508,224/204,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,004.01
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