Finding the Third Proportional to 204,710 and 440,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,710 and 440,524 is: 947,982.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,710 : 440,524 = 440,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,710/440,524 = 440,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,710x = 440,524 × 440,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,710x = 194,061,394,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,061,394,576/204,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,982.00
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