Finding the Third Proportional to 204,600 and 446,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,600 and 446,370 is: 973,832.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,600 : 446,370 = 446,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,600/446,370 = 446,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,600x = 446,370 × 446,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,600x = 199,246,176,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,246,176,900/204,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,832.73
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