Finding the Third Proportional to 204,736 and 444,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,736 and 444,440 is: 964,788.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,736 : 444,440 = 444,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,736/444,440 = 444,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,736x = 444,440 × 444,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,736x = 197,526,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,526,913,600/204,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,788.38
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