Finding the Third Proportional to 204,526 and 441,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,526 and 441,720 is: 953,993.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,526 : 441,720 = 441,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,526/441,720 = 441,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,526x = 441,720 × 441,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,526x = 195,116,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,116,558,400/204,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,993.91
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