Finding the Third Proportional to 204,474 and 292,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,474 and 292,689 is: 418,962.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,474 : 292,689 = 292,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,474/292,689 = 292,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,474x = 292,689 × 292,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,474x = 85,666,850,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,666,850,721/204,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,962.07
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