Finding the Third Proportional to 204,524 and 445,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,524 and 445,032 is: 968,363.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,524 : 445,032 = 445,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,524/445,032 = 445,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,524x = 445,032 × 445,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,524x = 198,053,481,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,053,481,024/204,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,363.03
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