Finding the Third Proportional to 204,450 and 440,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,450 and 440,004 is: 946,948.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,450 : 440,004 = 440,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,450/440,004 = 440,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,450x = 440,004 × 440,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,450x = 193,603,520,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,603,520,016/204,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,948.01
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