Finding the Third Proportional to 204,750 and 439,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,750 and 439,146 is: 941,876.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,750 : 439,146 = 439,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,750/439,146 = 439,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,750x = 439,146 × 439,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,750x = 192,849,209,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,849,209,316/204,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,876.48
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