Finding the Third Proportional to 204,474 and 419,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,474 and 419,145 is: 859,192.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,474 : 419,145 = 419,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,474/419,145 = 419,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,474x = 419,145 × 419,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,474x = 175,682,531,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,682,531,025/204,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,192.52
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