Finding the Third Proportional to 204,577 and 444,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,577 and 444,564 is: 966,077.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,577 : 444,564 = 444,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,577/444,564 = 444,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,577x = 444,564 × 444,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,577x = 197,637,150,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,637,150,096/204,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,077.08
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