Finding the Third Proportional to 204,696 and 444,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,696 and 444,182 is: 963,856.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,696 : 444,182 = 444,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,696/444,182 = 444,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,696x = 444,182 × 444,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,696x = 197,297,649,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,297,649,124/204,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,856.89
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