Finding the Third Proportional to 204,531 and 441,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,531 and 441,730 is: 954,013.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,531 : 441,730 = 441,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,531/441,730 = 441,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,531x = 441,730 × 441,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,531x = 195,125,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,125,392,900/204,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,013.78
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