Finding the Third Proportional to 204,552 and 437,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,552 and 437,535 is: 935,883.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,552 : 437,535 = 437,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,552/437,535 = 437,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,552x = 437,535 × 437,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,552x = 191,436,876,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,436,876,225/204,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,883.67
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