Finding the Third Proportional to 204,542 and 441,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,542 and 441,750 is: 954,048.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,542 : 441,750 = 441,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,542/441,750 = 441,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,542x = 441,750 × 441,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,542x = 195,143,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,143,062,500/204,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,048.86
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