Finding the Third Proportional to 204,753 and 442,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,753 and 442,794 is: 957,575.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,753 : 442,794 = 442,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,753/442,794 = 442,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,753x = 442,794 × 442,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,753x = 196,066,526,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,066,526,436/204,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,575.84
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