Finding the Third Proportional to 204,674 and 430,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,674 and 430,556 is: 905,725.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,674 : 430,556 = 430,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,674/430,556 = 430,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,674x = 430,556 × 430,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,674x = 185,378,469,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,378,469,136/204,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,725.54
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