Finding the Third Proportional to 204,448 and 440,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,448 and 440,000 is: 946,940.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,448 : 440,000 = 440,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,448/440,000 = 440,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,448x = 440,000 × 440,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,448x = 193,600,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,600,000,000/204,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,940.05
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