Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 441,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,524 and 441,714 is: 953,977.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,524 : 441,714 = 441,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,524/441,714 = 441,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,524x = 441,714 × 441,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,524x = 195,111,257,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,111,257,796/204,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,977.32
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