Finding the Third Proportional to 204,606 and 437,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,606 and 437,634 is: 936,060.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,606 : 437,634 = 437,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,606/437,634 = 437,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,606x = 437,634 × 437,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,606x = 191,523,517,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,523,517,956/204,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,060.13
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