Finding the Third Proportional to 204,494 and 437,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,494 and 437,420 is: 935,657.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,494 : 437,420 = 437,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,494/437,420 = 437,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,494x = 437,420 × 437,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,494x = 191,336,256,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,336,256,400/204,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,657.07
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