Finding the Third Proportional to 204,528 and 439,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,528 and 439,416 is: 944,058.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,528 : 439,416 = 439,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,528/439,416 = 439,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,528x = 439,416 × 439,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,528x = 193,086,421,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,086,421,056/204,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,058.62
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