Finding the Third Proportional to 204,532 and 419,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,532 and 419,213 is: 859,227.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,532 : 419,213 = 419,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,532/419,213 = 419,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,532x = 419,213 × 419,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,532x = 175,739,539,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,739,539,369/204,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,227.60
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