Finding the Third Proportional to 204,508 and 445,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,508 and 445,000 is: 968,299.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,508 : 445,000 = 445,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,508/445,000 = 445,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,508x = 445,000 × 445,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,508x = 198,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,025,000,000/204,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,299.53
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