Finding the Third Proportional to 204,714 and 444,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,714 and 444,390 is: 964,674.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,714 : 444,390 = 444,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,714/444,390 = 444,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,714x = 444,390 × 444,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,714x = 197,482,472,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,482,472,100/204,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,674.97
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