Finding the Third Proportional to 204,534 and 441,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,534 and 441,736 is: 954,025.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,534 : 441,736 = 441,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,534/441,736 = 441,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,534x = 441,736 × 441,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,534x = 195,130,693,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,130,693,696/204,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,025.71
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