Finding the Third Proportional to 204,645 and 442,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,645 and 442,919 is: 958,622.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,645 : 442,919 = 442,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,645/442,919 = 442,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,645x = 442,919 × 442,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,645x = 196,177,240,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,177,240,561/204,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,622.20
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