Finding the Third Proportional to 204,503 and 441,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,503 and 441,674 is: 953,902.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,503 : 441,674 = 441,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,503/441,674 = 441,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,503x = 441,674 × 441,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,503x = 195,075,922,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,075,922,276/204,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,902.50
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