Finding the Third Proportional to 204,520 and 441,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,520 and 441,708 is: 953,970.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,520 : 441,708 = 441,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,520/441,708 = 441,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,520x = 441,708 × 441,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,520x = 195,105,957,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,105,957,264/204,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,970.06
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