Finding the Third Proportional to 204,474 and 417,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,474 and 417,294 is: 851,620.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,474 : 417,294 = 417,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,474/417,294 = 417,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,474x = 417,294 × 417,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,474x = 174,134,282,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,134,282,436/204,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,620.66
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