Finding the Third Proportional to 204,511 and 437,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,511 and 437,450 is: 935,707.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,511 : 437,450 = 437,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,511/437,450 = 437,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,511x = 437,450 × 437,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,511x = 191,362,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,362,502,500/204,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,707.63
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