Finding the Third Proportional to 204,481 and 433,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,481 and 433,559 is: 919,270.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,481 : 433,559 = 433,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,481/433,559 = 433,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,481x = 433,559 × 433,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,481x = 187,973,406,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,973,406,481/204,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,270.77
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