Finding the Third Proportional to 204,488 and 444,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,488 and 444,976 is: 968,289.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,488 : 444,976 = 444,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,488/444,976 = 444,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,488x = 444,976 × 444,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,488x = 198,003,640,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,003,640,576/204,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,289.78
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