Finding the Third Proportional to 204,522 and 437,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,522 and 437,476 is: 935,768.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,522 : 437,476 = 437,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,522/437,476 = 437,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,522x = 437,476 × 437,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,522x = 191,385,250,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,385,250,576/204,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,768.53
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