Finding the Third Proportional to 204,532 and 441,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,532 and 441,732 is: 954,017.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,532 : 441,732 = 441,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,532/441,732 = 441,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,532x = 441,732 × 441,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,532x = 195,127,159,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,127,159,824/204,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,017.76
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