Finding the Third Proportional to 204,614 and 444,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,614 and 444,645 is: 966,254.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,614 : 444,645 = 444,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,614/444,645 = 444,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,614x = 444,645 × 444,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,614x = 197,709,176,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,709,176,025/204,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,254.39
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