Finding the Third Proportional to 204,516 and 441,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,516 and 441,700 is: 953,954.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,516 : 441,700 = 441,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,516/441,700 = 441,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,516x = 441,700 × 441,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,516x = 195,098,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,098,890,000/204,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,954.16
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