Finding the Third Proportional to 204,707 and 440,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,707 and 440,517 is: 947,965.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,707 : 440,517 = 440,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,707/440,517 = 440,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,707x = 440,517 × 440,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,707x = 194,055,227,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,055,227,289/204,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,965.76
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