Finding the Third Proportional to 204,765 and 439,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,765 and 439,164 is: 941,884.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,765 : 439,164 = 439,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,765/439,164 = 439,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,765x = 439,164 × 439,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,765x = 192,865,018,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,865,018,896/204,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,884.69
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