Finding the Third Proportional to 204,445 and 477,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,445 and 477,548 is: 1,115,469.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,445 : 477,548 = 477,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,445/477,548 = 477,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,445x = 477,548 × 477,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,445x = 228,052,092,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,052,092,304/204,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,469.16
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