Finding the Third Proportional to 204,616 and 437,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,616 and 437,652 is: 936,091.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,616 : 437,652 = 437,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,616/437,652 = 437,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,616x = 437,652 × 437,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,616x = 191,539,273,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,539,273,104/204,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,091.38
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