Finding the Third Proportional to 204,443 and 477,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,443 and 477,543 is: 1,115,456.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,443 : 477,543 = 477,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,443/477,543 = 477,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,443x = 477,543 × 477,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,443x = 228,047,316,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,047,316,849/204,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,456.71
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