Finding the Third Proportional to 204,703 and 444,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,703 and 444,370 is: 964,639.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,703 : 444,370 = 444,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,703/444,370 = 444,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,703x = 444,370 × 444,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,703x = 197,464,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,464,696,900/204,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,639.98
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