Finding the Third Proportional to 204,484 and 444,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,484 and 444,968 is: 968,273.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,484 : 444,968 = 444,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,484/444,968 = 444,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,484x = 444,968 × 444,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,484x = 197,996,521,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,996,521,024/204,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,273.90
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